Chutney in Yuh Soca
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)
Cast: Mungal Patasar, Rawatie Ali, Savitri Rampersad
Chutney in Yuh Soca
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)
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Karen Martinez
- Producers
- Karen Martinez, Rodney Wilson
- Studio
- Neorama Filmworks, Arts Council of England, Channel 4 Television