Budram Holass

Budram Holass was born Dec. 29th 1954 to Samdaye and Harry Holass at Granville, Trinidad and Tobago. From his early childhood, Budram and his siblings including his sister, the versatile Rukminee Holass Beepath were tutored by their parents, who were versatile singers and musicians. His father was well-versed in Hindi and Bhojpuri. His career started at a very early age singing in the family group “Amar Geet” and gradually he emerged on his own. He entered many competitions over the years, winning many titles. He has toured many countries including Suriname, Guyana, Canada, USA, Florida, Mauritius and India. He is well-versed in Bhojpuri and sings a variety of songs in this tongue. Being an all-round singer, he sings classical songs, semi-classical, wedding and folk songs, biraha, film songs, devotional songs and much more. He has released more than 20 CD’s which are currently available internationally. Budram spends a great deal of his time teaching different types of songs in a cultural centre built in Granville in his honour “Budram Holass Cultural Centre.” Budram was selected in March 2000 to attend the World Bhojpuri Conference in Mauritius where he presented a paper on the Bhojpuri influence in Trinidad. He has established a six-member entertainment group “Amar Geet” that give performances at all occasions and celebrations. Budram Holass has performed in many parts of India. He has been a finalist in several competitions for the past few years in Trinidad and received numerous awards from many organisations for his sterling contribution to culture. We have added Audio & Video Samples of the voice of Budram Holass for the enjoyment of his many fans everywhere, taken from our library of music. Sadly this great icon left this earthly realm on Dec. 15, 2023. His passing was a great loss to his many fans and loved ones near and far.

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