A 25-years-old Kashmiri, Harkishan Singh Sanam, has emerged as a singing sensation in the Valley while surprising many with his soulful blend of Punjabi and Kashmiri musical styles.
Harkishan Singh's Latest Song
A postgraduate
music student at the Shri Guru Granth Sahib World University in Punjab,
Harkishan hails from the Tral area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Due
to a penchant for music ever since he was a child, Harkishan has created a stir
in the Valley with his unique talent. 
"I have been interested in music all
my life. I used to initially sing Urdu ghazals and Bollywood Punjabi songs
until a few years ago when I was highly appreciated by elders from the nearby
mosque. Our village has both Muslim and Sikh people. Every morning, sounds from
the mosque could be heard in our temple, and our prayer songs could also be
heard by them. They would often compliment my voice and give me their
blessings," says Harkishan.
He added that
his family and friends have been supporting him throughout his life. "I
was very active in my school's cultural activities and my teachers and peers
gave me a lot of support.
Harkishan's song
covers have also received much praise from his audience on Facebook, garnering
thousands of likes and shares on other social media platforms as well. His
style of singing has helped to popularise many old school songs, particularly
among the young generation in Kashmir.
https://www.facebook.com/harkrishansingh.sanam.5
