Shanto

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Shanto is a form of Guyanese music, related to both calypso and mento.[1] It became a major part of early popular music through its use in Guyanese vaudeville shows; songs are topical and light-hearted, often accompanied by a guitar.[2]


[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ The African Folk Music Tradition from Guyana: A Discourse and Performance. Brown Bag Colloquium Series 2003-2004. Retrieved on October 1, 2006.
  2. ^ Seals, Ray. The Making of Popular Guyanese Music. Retrieved on October 1, 2006.
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