Sona Walia is an award-winning, UK-based Punjabi folk singer and entertainer known for blending traditional Bhangra and Punjabi folk music with contemporary sounds. Born and raised in Jalandhar, Punjab, she graduated with a degree in vocal music and trained under the classical vocalist Professor Baldev Narang before establishing her music career in the United Kingdom
Key Achievements & Recognition
TV Hosting: Hosted the inaugural season of the popular Punjabi singing contest Voice of Punjab in 2010.
Parliamentary Honour: Received an award from the All Party Parliamentary Group at the UK House of Commons for her contributions to Punjabi culture. [1]
Major Awards: Won Best Female Artist at both the PTC Punjabi Music Awards and the UK Bhangra Awards.
High-Profile Performances: Performed globally across the US, Canada, Europe, Dubai, and India, and was invited to perform during the 2011 Royal Wedding celebrations of Prince William and Kate Middleton. [1, 3]
TV Appearance: Her hit track Akhiyan (collaborating with Apache Indian) was featured on the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2009. [1]
Discography & Popular Tracks
Walia debuted with her album Resham Di Dori in 2008, followed by Kuri Punjaban in 2010. Over the years, she has collaborated with prominent producers like Tejwant Kittu, Bunty Bains, and Archie Muzic. [, 2]
- Traditional Hits: Jaag Dhe Rehnah, Krazy Heer, Resham Di Dori, and Pinda Waale Jatt.
- Recent Releases: She remains active with recent modern Punjabi singles including High Voltage (2022), Marjaneya (2023), Patt Honeya (2024), Kee Fayda (2025), as well as BADSHAH and CHARCHE (2026). [1, 3, 5]
Sona Walia is available to book for concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings and private functions across the UK, India, Pakistan and internationally. The Jazba team handles the full engagement end to end — artist liaison, travel, stage, sound and promotion — so you deal with one trusted point of contact from first enquiry to final encore.
