Raymond Ramnarine: Faith, Family, and the Legacy of Dil-E-Nadan

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful conversation, Raymond Ramnarine, frontman of Dil-E-Nadan, sits with Corie Sheppard to share the faith, discipline, and family values behind one of Trinidad & Tobago’s longest-running bands.Raymond opens up about:🎵 Growing up in the Ramnarine family band and carrying the legacy after his father’s passing.🙏 The mantra “We pray before we play” and how faith shapes his leadership.🥁 Why he insists on full live-band performances — no tracks, no shortcuts.🌍 Touring South Africa and the unforgettable airport welcome.🎤 Protecting chutney soca’s core instruments — tassa, dholak and harmonium.💞 Balancing fatherhood, family life, and performance.🤝 Collaboration > competition at Chutney Soca Monarch.It’s part life lesson, part cultural history — and a masterclass in humility, longevity, and love for the artform.