Image via YouTube music video © Big Rich/Adesh Samaroo x Maaya Real.
What is going on here? Add Spanish Chutney to the plethora of local music for this tiny nation of Trinidad and Tobago! "Who Could Dance Better" by Adesh Samaroo x Maaya Real is making waves in the music scene with its unique blend of Chutney rhythms and Spanish vocals, a new genre aptly named "Spanish Chutney."
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Big Rich of the Pungalunks Factory, this track is a testament to the cultural integration happening in Trinidad and Tobago, fueled by the influx of Venezuelans. I understand that simply incorporating Spanish vocals into a "Chutney Riddim" doesn't create a new subgenre. However, consider Soca music as an example: isn't it now considered "Caribbean Music," with the term "Soca" merely a marketing term? So, let's adopt the term "Spanish Chutney" as it was originally posted.
The East Indian community in Trinidad has warmly embraced the Venezuelan immigrants, especially the Venezuelan women, by Trinidadian men, leading to many broken marriages and traditional relationships in favor of and for the senoritas from Venezuela. Now we have a fusion of music cultures. The result is a vibrant, energetic track that celebrates this cultural marriage.
With the influx of Venezuelans in Trinidad and Tobago, we knew it was coming. Although it took some time, the integration process has now progressed from personal relationships and food to music. Today we have chutney rhythms intermixed with Spanish vocals.
How do you feel about this new genre and multicultural music? I find it incredibly refreshing and indicative of our times. The blending of diverse musical influences not only enriches the listening experience but also fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures, creating a unique sound that resonates with many.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Who Could Dance Better?
Artist/Performed by: Adesh Samaroo x Maaya Real
Produced, Mixed & Mastered by: Big Rich/Pungalunks Factory
Dholak: Drumzy
Harmonies: Tanya Rawlinson
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Spanish Chutney
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