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Episode: Interview with chutney singer of Suriname Krieshen Ramkhelawan
Description: Chutney singer Krieshen Ramkhelawan, 44 visited India with his father Ramprasad Khelawan and two friends, Kries Poeran and Rajes Sewnandan. The musical group from Surinam came to India mainly to participate in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event in 2003.
In New Delhi's jam packed Kamani Auditorium the group has mesmerized audiences with their Chutney music.Â
Chutney music is basically a singing art form indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago and is popular for its hot, spicy rhythm. It was originally made popular by a group of ladies having a good time at weddings, births or get-togethers.
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