New Delhi: Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan will be honored with a doctorate in world music by the University of Wolverhampton in Britain next month.

The singer, known for popularizing Punjabi folk music internationally, will receive the honor on September 7.

"His contribution to music is immense and he is a real inspiration for our students," John Pymm, Dean, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure which is presenting the honorary award, said in a press statement.

Mann said, "I am touched and thankful for this recognition and I will continue entertaining my audience like always."

He will be performing live at London's Royal Albert Hall in April 2011.

The 53-year-old is equally excited about performing at the Royal Albert Hall in a special six-city British tour organized by UK Box Office. The organizers will be opening the ticket sales of Maan's tour on Septmeber 6 at the well-known hall itself.

"I am extremely honored that I have been given this opportunity to perform at this beautiful historical landmark and appreciate that I am one of the few artists that have had the privilege to perform at such an extraordinary place," said Mann, who has earlier performed at venues such as Wembley Arena in London and also the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

Maan's British tour will take place in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Leicester and Leeds. IANS