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Outside of Trinidad and Tobago, there is an ongoing conversation
about the fusion of Soca; the same can be said of Chutney, what is its
origin and how long has it been around?
Chutney music has been around since our indentured laborers settled here
in Trinidad. We’ve seen in history where artistes from India were inspired
by our very own Sundar Popo and did versions of our own local chutney
music. So the fusion had been around, but in my opinion we have to
create our own identity and NOT try to be sound like other genres. We
have a unique sound and culture, and we should be proud and share it
with the world. Just like Latin and reggae music for example, and they
both have managed to preserve their unique sound and identity.

Chutney Soca music’s place is entrenched in the Caribbean diaspora,
however, what do you see as Chutney Soca music’s role in the Indian
diaspora, or more importantly, what do you see as its role in the future?
Chutney music should be a music that can inspire and create harmony and
happiness in our lives. We as Caribbean People are a fun-loving bunch,
and if we use chutney to entertain but also educate, it can prove to be very
infectious. Educating the younger generation through music and making
our history known is a very positive move. Topics like Indian weddings,
barahees (birth of newborn), Lawa and Maticoor nights, are just some of
the topics we can sing about.

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