Chutney in Yuh Soca (1996)

Chutney in Yuh Soca

1996

Documentary Music

Synopsis

An arts documentary examining the phenomenon of "chutney soca", a musical hybrid from Trinidad & Tobago which blends the traditions of the islands' two biggest ethnic groups - Indian and African. As much political as musical, "chutney soca" seems to offer a way for the two cultures, often perceived as being mutually antagonistic, to come together in a new exciting fusion of sounds. (Synopsis by Karen Martinez)

Credits

Director

Karen Martinez

Cast

Chris Garcia as Self

Drupatee Ramgoonai as Self

Mungal Patasar as Self - Musicologist

Rawatie Ali as Self

Rhoda Reddock as Self

Rohini Rampersad as Self

Satnarayan Maharaj as Self

Savitri Rampersad as Self