Punjabi music has gained global recognition, with contemporary artists like Diljit Dosanjh, AP Dhillon, and Karan Aujla making significant contributions to its popularity; and veteran singer Gurdas Maan couldn't be happier.

These performers have all made enormous contributions to the global awareness of Indian music, and their commitment to keeping their traditional origins while reaching foreign audiences is genuinely admirable.

Discover the lesser-known facets of Gurdas Maan, the global Punjabi icon, from his self-taught musical genius and National Award wins.

Here are the Indian singers, Punjabi musical icons who took over the globe with their stage performances, in their traditional avatars.