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Topic: Rakesh Yankaran


In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Cultural Artistes
Listen to him sing and you would think it is The late Isaac Yankaran., bur its not.This personality belongs to the most successful chutney artistes in Trinidad Rakesh Yankaran, a son of the late Isaac Yankaran.
Rakesh was born on the 3rd of December in Brickfield, Carapichaima.
Many wonder how Rakesh inherited his talent from his late father without his presence but who knows this could be a divine intervention from the almighty.
www.rafimohammed.com /artistes/sing_yank.html   (365 words)

  
 The Trinidad Guardian -Online Edition Ver 2.0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Waterloo-based singer, son of Isaac Yankaran, combined the music from the dholak, dhantal and the harmonium with spicy lyrics to give us Nanda Baba in the latter half of the 1980s.
Rakesh Yankaran, another talented son of Isaac Yankaran, has given chutney lovers Moray Laylay and Mousie.
Rakesh is also known for rendering classical and religious songs with the same expertise as he does his chutney and is one of today’s better paid chutney artiste.
www.guardian.co.tt /Independence/it.html   (1173 words)

  
 Artist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Rakesh, a self-taught artiste, reads Hindi and sings in an identical style and vocal tone as his father.
Today the Yankaran family is a household name in Indian culture in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ramcharitar, Henry " Toolum ", Dindial, Isaac Yankaran, K.B. Singh, Abdul " Kush " Razack, Tarzan " Shah " Mohammed, Usuff Khan, Ramdhanie Sharma, Joseph " Jagru Qawal " Narine, Benny Seenath, Ragbir " Channa Boy " Gopaul, and Samsir.
www.ajeetpraimsingh.com /artists.htm   (2623 words)

  
 What is Chutney Music?
Rakesh Yankaran proved to be the runaway winner in the National Chutney Monarch Competition at Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre, on Saturday night.
With spirited performances in both the traditional and soca chutney categories, Yankaran edged out 20 of the country's top chutney artistes and copped five of the 14 national titles at stake.
Yankaran, of Brickfield Village, Carapichaima, is the new Chutney Monarch.
aingram.web.wesleyan.edu /chutney.html   (2165 words)

  
 ..::ChutneyZone.com::..profiles
In the early sixties he was advised by the late Isaac Yankaran to try a few classical songs which he did with great success although he found some difficulty not being able to play the harmonium which is an integral part of classical singing.
After the death of his mentor the late Isaac Yankaran, and in his memory, Jameer not only mastered the art of playing the harmonium but up to today is considered as the King of classical songs.
Listen to him sing and you would think it is The late Isaac Yankaran, but its not.This personality belongs to the most successful chutney artistes in Trinidad Rakesh Yankaran, a son of the late Isaac Yankaran.
www.chutneyzone.com /profiles.html   (13738 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday : newsday.co.tt : Special Report
Isaac who died in 1969 was the father of the former chutney soca monarchs Rakesh and Anand Yankaran.
According to 103 FM, when, on February 1, 1969, the population learnt of the death of Isaac Yankaran there was widespread grief.
Isaac Yankaran was born on July 21, 1932, the son of Pachikalla Ananda Row who had arrived in Trinidad from Madras on the indenture ship SS Ganges on October 17, 1910.
www.newsday.co.tt /specialreport/0,38301.html   (576 words)

  
 The Trinidad Guardian -Online Edition Ver 2.0
Isaac Yankaran — father of popular chutney singers Anand Yankaran and Rakesh Yankaran — recorded more than 25 songs on two LPs and individual 45 record tracks which today are as precious as gold, according to Praimsingh.
He said these songs will be re-released on CD later this year at the 50th anniversary of Balroop sound system, the company who made Yankaran’s original recording.
Today’s classical stars: Balliram Ballah, Naresh Prabhoo, Ramraj Yankatesu, Sam Boodram and Solo Gildharie are finding their CDs to be a slow seller at record stores shelves.
www.guardian.co.tt /archives/2003-05-19/featurestory3.html   (627 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday : newsday.co.tt :
The Chutney Monarch title was won by Heeralal Rampartap (515 points); second place went to Rakesh Yankaran (466 points) and third place was copped by Mohip Poonwassie (461 points).
Traditional Chutney: Rampartap — first place; Rakesh Yankaran — second place and Drupatee Ramgoonai — third place.
Chutney Monarch Harmonium Player: Krishendath Singh — first place; Rakesh Yankaran — second place and Heeralal Rampartap — third place.
www.newsday.co.tt /stories.php?article_id=6417   (311 words)

  
 Terry Gajraj - Tours
Featuring Terry, Joyce Urmila Harris, Bhawanie Singh, Anand Yankaran, Sara Ally and Shilpy Dass Gupta from India all backed by the New Supertones Band led by Avinash Singh.
Queens, NY Terry will be making a special guest appearance at Versatility - The Concert at the American Sevashram Auditorium, Jamaica, Queens live concert and dinner featuring The Angels with Geeta Bisram and Ishwar Nanan.
Featuring Terry, Rasika Dindiyal, Rakesh Yankaran, Devanand Gattoo etc. backed by The Angels Band.
www.terrygajraj.com /tours2001.html   (968 words)

  
 Radio Guyana
Rakesh Yankaran, Molly Ramchar - Baraa Satio May Raja
Rakesh Yankaran, Molly Ramchar - Orhani Layee Leena
Rakesh Yankaran, Molly Ramchar - Piyaa Juna Yaa
www.megajams.com /sam/playlistR.html   (791 words)

  
 Download chutney music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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chutney-music.dominiolandia.com /download-chutney-music.html   (1246 words)

  
 Caribbean News
Under the patronage of President George Maxwell Richards and his wife Dr Jean Richards, Rampartap won out from chutney rivals Rakesh Yankaran (second), Mohip Poonwassie (third), Budram Holass (fourth) and Drupatie Ramgoonai (fifth) from among the 15 contenders for the title.
Several special prizes were also up for grabs with Rampartap taking the Traditional Chutney title followed by Yankaran in second place and Ramgoonai in third place.
Rampartap also took the National Chutney Soca Calypso Monarch title with Poonwasie in second place and Holass placing third.
www.cariwave.com /News.htm   (874 words)

  
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with performances by Omardath Maraj and Rakesh Yankaran who performed three classical selections dedicated to his late father, Issac Yankaran.
Imran "General" Beharry had the ladies screaming as he belted out a couple of the golden oldies, urging fathers to recall their past.
Omardath Maraj and Rakesh Yankaran changed the mood of the show with several hot chutney songs while Nisha and Ravi Bissambhar kept the fire burning with several of the band's hits.
www.trinidadexpress.com /index.pl/article_news?id=160969096   (401 words)

  
 Terry Gajraj - Tours and Events
ANAND YANKARAN (direct from Trinidad), Terry Gajraj (only appearance in Schenectady for 2006 - new CD release!!!), Shaaz, Sexi Marisa, Kuli Bai, DJ Prakz, DANCES by Shaadia, Lexi & Shanaz & many more...also, DJ Tony...
Rikki Jai, Anand Yankaran, Budhram Holass, Terry Gajraj, Chris Garcia, Rakesh Yankaran etc. @ Hibiscus.
Raja, Geeta, Ramesh, Aaron, Apache, TG, Anand Yankaran, Madhu, Aunty Evelyn, Dheeraj, Sirju, Diana, Shanta, Vashnie & the Natraj Dancers + Tassa.
www.terrygajraj.com /tours.php   (7127 words)

  
 rakesh - OneLook Dictionary Search (via CobWeb/3.1 pl2.cs.utk.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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 Trinidad meets Bihar in chutney music
From a forgotten art, chutney music has now become an international money-spinner.
Trinidadian performers Sundar Popahas, Rakesh Yankaran, Babla and Kanchan have used their unique songs not only to reflect upon their immediate world but also draw inspiration from a faraway culture.
Some in Bihar too have caught on to it.
www.indiamusicinfo.com /news/2004/06/16/news3.html   (397 words)

  
 ..:chutneyzone::..canada events
Artistes: D'Rani - Rasika Dindial, & D'Raja - Rakesh Yankaran Live band by T.O. Trump Band - managed by Andrew Raymond
Where: The Powerade Center (Formerly The Brampton Sports Center) 7575 Kennedy Rd. S.
Artistes: Rikki Jai, Rasika Dindial, Drupatee Ramgoonai, Rooplal G, Rakesh Yankaran, Videsh Sookoo, Terry Gajraj, Omardath Maharaj, Queen Yasmin, DJ Prakz- with JMC 3Veni, SSL Melobugz, Shamla Dance Group, Hotshot Dancers and the MoneyGram Rhythym Krew Tassa-Boyz
www.chutneyzone.com /eventscanada.html   (994 words)

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