Frederick Rampersaud celebrates 8th anniversary soothing the soul

Jul 12, 2009 News

(By Alex Wayne)

He is probably one of Guyana’s most gifted and fluent radio personalities, and over time, has become a local personality that has brought solace and comfort to many hearts through his musical exploits on the airwaves.
Today, Frederick Rampersaud is most popular for his creative efforts on his ‘Music from the Heart’ radio programme, a feature most anticipated by the majority on Sundays. The programme is aired on the 98.1 Hot FM station on Sundays at 10:00 hrs.

Frederick Rampersaud

Today he celebrates eight years of musical supremacy aboard his programme and also eight years of bringing mutual satisfaction and solace to the lonely, titillating hearts of those mistreated, divorced, torn apart or otherwise shattered.
Many anticipate the arrival of each Sunday while either relaxing in bed, or cuddling on the sofa, allowing the musical magic of the programme to unfurl and reach out sultry fingers, massaging romance, security, love and liquid desires into sometimes weary souls.
‘Music from the Heart’ is a musical radio programme that showcases some of the most classical yesteryear and sometimes even slight present-day fusion interwoven in a creative mix by Rampersaud, to ignite romance and to mend broken hearts.
Tears have flowed, hands have entwined, lips have clashed with fierce desire, even as fond memories have bubbled to the surface, as a result of this radio programme, some have said.
Sponsored by several corporate and private entities, the programmed has become a phenomenal feature and has garnered much popularity and fan base as the years flew by.
Rampersaud is said to be one of the early talented producers on television and began his journey early in 1995 when he co-hosted a television programme called ‘Rapping with the Public’ with CN Sharma.
Shortly after, he left and became engaged in a one-year sports programme with Banks DIH dubbed, ‘Profile in Discussion’. On this venture, he interviewed and interacted with some of the most prominent and respectable sports personalities.
In 1996 he left on vacation for the USA, then on his return one month later, became involved in a half hour programme on Channel 12. During this time however, he was involved in several similar ventures on other channels and soon become one of the more sought after radio personalities.
After only six months on television, his natural communicative and interactive skills afforded him the opportunity of interviewing the late President Cheddi Jagan for a one hour on his life, aspirations and successes.
While on a stint in Trinidad, he also interviewed the first female Attorney General, Kamla Persaud, who is now an opposition leader in that island.
How it all began…
As a young boy, Frederick’s father bought a stereo system with which he (Frederick) became quickly obsessed. The family hosted several house parties and of course Frederick was the DJ. Soon he was playing at functions for the neighbours and at age twelve he played at his first major wedding.
His love for radio, however, was a major focus and so he listened and patterned himself after the successful radio phenomenon, Matthew Allen.
At first, it was not easy to solicit advertisers in Guyana to keep the programme running, but Frederick nevertheless continued his efforts despite such adversity. Now he is forced to turn away advertisers since he must leave adequate room for the ultimate purpose of the programme, playing music.
Fred takes pleasure at being able to bring solace and comfort to his fans through his music.

2 thoughts on “Frederick Rampersaud celebrates 8th anniversary soothing the soul”

Jay August 22, 2013 at 8:38 pm

Hi I was trying to reach you guys in Guyana this is your family in Canada, Uncle Ronald give me this info.
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shafikazaad December 16, 2013 at 11:56 am

hey can tell me the name of the artist that song my hero i heard you play on wee radio sunday and ilove it so can u please [email protected]