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Chutney soca

Chutney soca is a music genre that emerged in Trinidad and Tobago. It is usually classed as a form of soca music and chutney music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Chutney soca

Chutney soca is a music genre that emerged in Trinidad and Tobago. It is usually classed as a form of soca music and chutney music.

From Wikipedia

In Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname, chutney soca music is a crossover style music genre that blends soca and calypso with chutney music—a genre rooted in Indo-Trinidadian culture. It incorporates English, Hindustani, and Hinglish lyrics, using Western instruments such as the guitar, piano, drum set, and Indian instruments such as the dholak, harmonium, tabla, and dhantal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chutney soca?

Chutney soca is a music genre that emerged in Trinidad and Tobago. It is usually classed as a form of soca music and chutney music.

Where and when did Chutney soca originate?

Chutney soca originated in Trinidad and Tobago.

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