LYDIA RAMESAR
Lydia a proud Trinbagoinian of East Indian decent, who in 2003 began a musical journey that has taken her from Toronto to Chicago and on to Conakry, Guinea to study under Moustapha Bangoura at Le Bagatae Drum and Dance School. This process has brought her into contact with and under the tutelage of masters such M’Bemba Bangoura, Mamady Keita, Mohammed Da Costa, Minamatou Camara and local teachers like Muhtadi and Nation Cheong.
Lydia’s long-time love affair for music has translated into a love of performance that has put her in touch with many different and dynamic groups of people. She is among only a handful of women pioneering the integration of the djembe (and its music)
Lydia’s long-time love affair for music has translated into a love of performance that has put her in touch with many different and dynamic groups of people. She is among only a handful of women pioneering the integration of the djembe (and its music)
with the music of the steelband. Ms. Ramesar is currently a member of Afropan Steelband Stage Side playing djembe and percussion at different events and venues.
A high point came in 2006 when as a member of Rhinos Rhythm, she performed for the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, This was a remarkable demonstration how much her life has been changed by the power of the drum.
Lydia hopes to eventually help take the West African drum music to her birthplace of Trinidad and Tobago.
A high point came in 2006 when as a member of Rhinos Rhythm, she performed for the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, This was a remarkable demonstration how much her life has been changed by the power of the drum.
Lydia hopes to eventually help take the West African drum music to her birthplace of Trinidad and Tobago.
