Indian Classical Dholak Players (Drummers) of Trinidad & Tobago
These images celebrate the Masters of the Dholak who carry the spirit of our Indian cultural heritage within their very fingertips. These maestros do more than provide a beat; they preserve a sacred ancestral pulse that has traveled from the heart of India to the shores of the Caribbean. It is a wonder to behold their magical fingers dancing across the Dholak, moving with grace and precision that feels like a conversation with the ancestors. This seamless synergy between drummer and singer elevates the music to a spiritual offering. To witness their expert hands creating the beats is to experience a masterclass in rhythm, where every precise stroke resonates with clarity and profound feeling. They do not just accompany a singer; they breathe alongside them, providing a steady, soulful pulse that elevates the music to the heavens. Their precision is a labor of love, a disciplined tribute to the cultural treasures passed down through the ages. Through their hands, the vibrant heritage of our ancestors continues to breathe, bridging two worlds through one eternal, driving rhythm. You can also click on this link to read biographies of many of our great Indian Classical Icons of Trinidad and Tobago https://hindisongstt.com/indian-classical-icons-of-trinidad-tobago/. This is another very interesting segment of many of our Popular West Indian Artiste https://hindisongstt.com/popular-west-indian-artistes/
“Do you have a special memory captured on film or audio? Please email any photos, videos, or audio recordings you may have to hindisongstt@gmail.com. We are looking to preserve the many beautiful moments shared with each of these outstanding artistes.(Copyright Pandit Ashram Sharma 2026)
Photos
Andy Ratiram from St Johns Rd. Avocat, Trinidad W.I.
Ashton Beharry from Friendship Road, Iere Village, Princes Town, Trinidad W.I.
Barry Ramkissoon from Aripo Village, Trinidad W.I. (Son of the great Michael Ramkissoon)
Bharat Boochoon from Fort Lauderdale (formerly from La Fortune Woodland, Trinidad W.I.)
Bindra Bachan from Forres Park, Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Bob Lokai from Laltoo Trace, Penal, Trinidad W.I.
Bobby Maharaj from Arouca, Trinidad W.I.
Boodram Picthan from Red Hill, D'Abadie, Trinidad W.I. (Son of the legendary Kanta Pitchan)
Budram Holass from Cap-de-Ville, Trinidad W.I.
Debiram Jagdeo from Dinsley Main Rd, Tacarigua Trinidad W.I.
Deo Nanan from Longdenville, Chaguanas, Trinidad W.I.
Emmanuel Zoon Ramcharan from Vistabella, San Fernando, Trinidad W.I.
Gangadhar Vidoor Jagroop from Matilda, Princes Town, Trinidad W.I.
Haemchand Ramjattan (Kudool) from St John's Trace, Avocat, Trinidad W.I.
Hardial (Dick) Lakhan from Pluck Rd, La Fortune, Trinidad W.I.
Harold Ramsawak from Ramsawak Tr. Cedar Hill Rd. Claxton Bay Trinidad W.I.
Harryram Jawahir from Windsor Park, Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Joseph Ramjit from La Fortune Woodland, Trinidad W.I.
Kanta Persad from Todds Road, Trinidad W.I.
Khalool Ramsamooj from Mausica Road, D'Abadie, Trinidad W.I. (formerly from Jokhan Trace, Penal, Trinidad W.I. )
Krishna Soogrim-Ram from Malick, Barataria, Trinidad W.I.
Mahadeo Ramkissoon from Forres Park, Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Michael Ramkissoon from North Trinidad W.I.
Narind Bhagoutie (Gomes) - Sutchit Trace, Penal,Trinidad W.I.
Nicks Nanan from Longdenville, Trinidad W.I. (Father of Deo Nanan)
Pandit Harydath Maharaj from Brampton, Ontario (formerly from Clarke Rd. Penal, Trinidad W.I.)
Pandit Krishendath Maharaj from Brampton, Ontario (formerly from Saunders Rd. Moruga, Trinidad W.I.)
Pandit Mahase Maharaj from St Johns Rd. Avocat, Trinidad W.I.
Pandit Radhay Kishore Chowbay Maharaj from Laltoo Trace, Penal, Trinidad W.I.
Pandit Seemurath (Shiv Murti) Maharaj from Barrackpore, Trinidad W.I.
Pandit Shiva Basdeo from Rousillac Main Rd. Rousillac, Trinidad W.I.
Pandit Sunil Basdeo from San Fernando (formerly from Rousillac, Trinidad W.I.)
Rajdai Sookraj from Mon Plaisir Road, Cunupia, Trinidad W.I.
Ramkissoon Moonsammy from South Trinidad W.I.
Ravi Jagroop from Batoo Ave, Marabella, Trinidad W.I.
Renoka Ramnath from Carolina Road, Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Raymond Sampath from Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Roy Jaglal from La Fortune Woodland, Trinidad W.I.
Rupay Ramsamooj from Jokhan Trace, Penal, Trinidad W.I. (Son of Khalool Ramsamooj from Mausica Road, D'Abadie, Trinidad W.I.)
Saboo Rambharat from Malick, Barataria, Trinidad W.I.
Sagar Sookraj from Chaguanas, Trinidad W.I.
Soogrim Ram from Malick, Barataria, Trinidad W.I. (Father of Krishna Soogrim-Ram)
Sunil Ramsundar from Chase Village, Chaguanas Trinidad W.I.
Sunny Bhose from El Dorado, Trinidad W.I.
Tariff Mohammed from Basta Hall, Couva Trinidad W.I.
Teeka Boodram from Cocorite, North Trinidad W.I.
Vedath Mootoor from Florida USA (formerly from El Dorado, Trinidad W.I.)
Vijay Kissoon from Forres Park, Claxton Bay, Trinidad W.I.
Vishnu Moonasar from Mc. Bean, Couva, Trinidad W.I.
