Popular West Indian Artistes

Karamchand Maharaj is a revered maestro of Indian music whose life has been defined by devotion, discipline, creative brilliance, and expression. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, his musical journey began at the tender age of eight when he first picked up the harmonica. That early spark soon blossomed into a deep love for the harmonium […]

From the quiet village of Ramai Trace, Debe, a legend emerged. Born Kailash Kowlessar on February 6, 1954, he inherited a legacy of artistry from his grandfather, sculptor Sidhoo Jagan, but it was his voice that would define his destiny. His journey began at 26 with Pandit Rampersad Tiwari (Darhi Baba) Ramayan Group from Debe,

Janet Naipaul, one of the most well-loved and accomplished dancers in North America, was born in Kelly Village, Trinidad, West Indies. She studied the art of dance from a very young age. She migrated to Canada as a young child. Janet did her first performance in Toronto at the age of six and ever since

Isaac Mahaboob was known as one of the best imitators of the Legendary Manna Dey in Trinidad and Tobago and the West Indies. Isaac Mahaboob was born at Garth Road, Princess Town on May 17, 1941 to Baboonie Panchoo and Mahaboob Kanhai. His mother bought many HMV records to play on the family gramophone which

Harold Boodoo, a master keyboardist of national and international acclaim, was born on St. Johns Road in St. Augustine, North Trinidad. From as early as six years old, his extraordinary connection to music began to reveal itself. With a simple toy shaped like a pan flute and later a harmonium, young Harold would experiment endlessly,

Ganga Persaud, the much-loved and deeply respected singer from Toronto, Canada, was born in Guyana into a family richly rooted in music. Surrounded by melody from his earliest days, it was almost destined that his life would be guided by song. In 1974, he migrated to Canada, carrying with him not only his heritage but

Esther John Ramdeen a beloved daughter of Trinidad and Tobago, migrated to the USA in 1997 and has since been performing across New York and Florida where she now resides. She actively participates in numerous shows, Bhajan Malas and religious functions. She has done many TV appearances both nationally and internationally over the years. Having

One of Trinidad’s most beloved and popular singers, Dhanraj Singh, was born in Rancho Quemado, Erin, to Ramdeen and Samdaye Singh. His deep, inherent passion for music was ignited by his father, an ardent music lover who fostered a rich musical environment at home. Immersed in the golden voices of legends like Mohd. Rafi and

Dexter Raghunanan was a remarkably accomplished tabla maestro based in Houston, Texas, and one of the most distinguished Indian classical artistes to have emerged from Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. From early childhood, his heart resonated with rhythm. His natural inclination toward percussion was lovingly recognized by his paternal grandmother, who gifted him his very

Having started singing at a very tender age and then mastering songs which emulated the late great and mighty Mukesh – is one of the main reasons why Devindra Pooran is regarded as a musical icon. When on stage his vocal capability could surpass any other artist since his intonation has the emittance that could blow