Drupatee Ramgoonai facts for kids

Drupatee Ramgoonai, born on March 2, 1958, is a famous musician from Trinidad and Tobago. She is known for her unique style of music called chutney and chutney soca. Drupatee is even credited with creating the term "chutney soca" in 1987. This new music style mixes traditional Indian sounds with the lively soca music of the Caribbean. Her song "(Roll Up the Tassa) Mr. Bissessar" was a huge hit. She helped make tassa drumming and chutney soca popular at the Carnival. Her work also led to big music contests like the Chutney Soca Monarch.

About Drupatee Ramgoonai

Drupatee Ramgoonai was born in a village called Charlo Village in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago. She grew up in a Hindu Indian family. From a young age, Drupatee loved to sing. She started by singing with her mother at the local mandir.

Her Musical Journey

Drupatee learned how to sing Indian classical songs from her teacher, Ustad James Ramsewak. She also became well-known by performing on a show called Mastana Bahar. This was an Indian Cultural Pageant where she won the local song category in both 1983 and 1984.

In 1987, Drupatee recorded her first song that blended different music styles. It was called "Chutney Soca." This song was quite successful and helped her become known in the music world. Drupatee Ramgoonai is often called the "mother of chutney soca" because she created this new music style.

Breaking Barriers in Music

The next year, in 1988, she released her very popular song "Mr Bissessar (Roll Up de Tassa)." She has also released many other popular songs. Some of these include "Pepper," "Hotter Than a Chulha," and "Careless Driver." She even sang songs like "Wuk Up D Ladki" with the famous musician Machel Montano.

Drupatee made history by being the first woman of Indian descent to sing calypso and soca. She faced some challenges because of this. But she continued to sing and perform, helping to make chutney, chutney soca, calypso, and soca music popular for everyone.

Musical Collaborations

Drupatee Ramgoonai has worked with many other talented musicians. These partnerships are called collaborations. Here are some of her well-known collaborations:

• "Indian Gyal" – Drupatee and Machel Montano
• "Real Unity" – Drupatee and Machel Montano
• "Nani Wine Remix" – Drupatee and Crazy
• "Curry Tabanca" – Drupatee and Mighty Trini
• "Roll Up De Tassa" – Drupatee, featuring Alison Hinds
• "Be Mines Tonight" – Drupatee and Blazer
• "Jep Sting Naina" – Drupatee, featuring Hunter (Lalchan Babwa), D'Hitman (Neeshan Prabhoo), Ravi Bissambhar, Anil Bheem, and Andy Singh
• "Nazron Se Kehdo" - Drupatee and Satnarine Ragoo
• "Mujko Thand" - Drupatee and D'Hitman (Neeshan Prabhoo)