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Music of Guyana

The music of Guyana encompasses a range of musical styles and genres that draw from various influences including: Indian, Latino-Hispanic, European, African, Chinese, and Amerindian music. Popular Guyanese performers include: Terry Gajraj, Eddy Grant, Dave Martins & the Tradewinds[1] (Johnny Braff, Ivor Lynch & Sammy Baksh), Aubrey Cummings, Colle´ Kharis and Nicky Porter. Eddie Hooper [2] The Guyana Music Festival has proven to be influential on the Guyana music scene.[3]

  1. ^ guyaneseonline (2011-10-11). "THE TRADEWINDS – led by Dave Martins". Guyanese Online. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
  2. ^ Cambridge, Vibert C. (2015-05-21). Musical Life in Guyana: History and Politics of Controlling Creativity. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-62674-644-2.
  3. ^ "Guyana Music Festival being revived". Kaieteur News. 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2020-05-16.