Shanto

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]

References and notes

1. ^ "The African Folk Music Tradition from Guyana: A Discourse and Performance". Brown Bag Colloquium Series 2003-2004. http://www.research.wayne.edu/hum/brown_bag/03-04abstracts/Bernard%20Flyer.pdf. Retrieved October 1, 2006. 
2. ^ Seals, Ray. "The Making of Popular Guyanese Music". http://www.gems-av.com/themakingofpopguyanesemusic.htm. Retrieved October 1, 2006. 

Shanto is a Bangla word meaning 'calm' derived from Sanskrit 'shant.'