Indian Classical Icons Of Trinidad & Tobago

Hansraj is an International Cultural Icon who is the son of the late Sonny and Polly Ramkissoon. He was born in December 1953 in the village of Tarouba, Marabella, Trinidad. His main mentor and inspiration has been his late father who was a Sadhu versed in Hindu scriptures and Traditional Indian Music, both vocal and […]

The Legendary Sohan Girdharrie was born on May 23, 1926, at Forres Park Estate in Claxton Bay, to Girdharrie and Sukhia. From humble beginnings, he was raised in a home filled with devotion and music. His father, an indentured labourer on the sugar cane estate, was also a gifted Khanjri Bhajan singer, while his dear

The world of Indian Classical Singing in Trinidad and Tobago was profoundly enriched by the incomparable talent of Yusuff Khan of Ben Lomond Village, Gasparillo. From a very young age, Yusuff was destined for the stage, nurturing his gift under the guiding influence of old masters like Pandit Ramnarine Maharaj and the deeply knowledgeable Pandit

These are some rare photographs of the late Roy Cooper taken from albums in our library and other sources which we would like to share with you.  

Gangadhar Vidoor Jagroop, the cherished grandfather of Ravi Jagroop, was an absolute luminary in Indian classical music in Trinidad and Tobago. Born with an innate and profound musicality, Vidoor, a naturally gifted blind singer, an exceptional dholak player, and an A-class vocalist, lived a life that was a testament to unwavering passion and profound artistic

This is a rare photograph of the late Sputnick (also known as Sonny Balram) taken from albums in our library and other sources which we would like to share with you. We have added an Audio Sample of the voice of this Great Artiste for the listening pleasure of the many fans of Sonny Balram across the

Taran Persad – The Man with the Golden Voice The legendary Taran Persad, widely known as “The Man with the Golden Voice,” was one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most beloved Indian vocalists of his era. He was born on Waterloo Road in Carapichaima, Trinidad, West Indies, and from a very early age displayed an extraordinary

These are some rare photographs of Solo Girdharrie taken from albums in our library and other sources which we would like to share with you.  

Sharm Yankaran – A Distinguished Voice in Indian Classical Singing The late Sharm Yankaran was one of Trinidad and Tobago’s respected exponents of Indian classical and traditional singing. Born on March 4, 1951, at Brickfield Road, Carapichaima, Trinidad, West Indies, he was the eldest son of the legendary Isaac Yankaran, one of the Caribbean’s most

These are some rare photographs of Sam Boodram taken from albums in our library and other sources which we would like to share with you.