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Debe tassa legend dies
Tuesday, December 1st 2009

Sylvan Bharat, who has been hailed as the greatest legend in tassa drumming in this country, has died.

Bharat, of the Sylvan Bharat Tassa Group of Ramai Trace, Debe died at the San Fernando General Hospital yesterday at 12.15 p.m. at the age of 75 after a short illness, according to a press release from Tassa Drummers United.

Bharat was known as the tassa drummer who was responsible for tassa to be appreciated by the entire entertainment industry in this country, the release added.

He was inducted in the 103 FM Hall of Fame, and was awarded in 2009 by the Republic Bank Tassa Taal Committee, as well as an Icon of Tassa by Tassa Drummer United, a non-profit cultural organisation representing Tassa in Trinidad and Tobago

 Comments: Debe tassa legend dies
WELL BOY Posted: 2009-12-01 01:46:00 AM
Now you is playing for the lord. we go have a silent drink for you boy. the tassa has been slience but the beat still play on boy. we go see you when you see we.
Give recognition to a true contributor Posted: 2009-12-01 07:35:00 AM
Over the years this individual has brought a good name to his village and country. WE expect regrettably the norm for the standing (or sitting I should say) Gov't to allow him to fade into memory. However, a humble but vibrant contributor to our country wil never be forgotten by those who valued his presence and contribution.It would be great to see the Express do a history of his life.
Passing of a Legend Posted: 2009-12-01 08:46:00 AM
To the family of Sylvan , our heartfelt condolances on your loss. Sylvan was a dynamic tassa player and a respected member of the community whose passing will be surely missed . As well as his tassa skills , his singing in the Ramayan group was another accomplishmnet in the latter part of his life. From the Ramai Trace community in Toronto.
Tassa Legend Posted: 2009-12-01 1:09:00 PM
From the Persad family in Brooklyn who grew up appreciating his tassa skills. We thank you. To his family we send our deepest respect. To the Debe community we mourn with you on his passing.

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