Chutney!
Cultures have always transcended continents: sometimes willingly, sometimes unwillingly. Two indispensable elements of any culture are language and art. And as one draws a global linguistic map, the average first-timer would be shocked to know that many in the Caribbeans speak Bhojpuri. Why? Thank the English. In very simple words, Bhojpuri reached the Caribbeans through indentured labour (sent by the British) from India). I don't prefer calling these people Indians, I think Indic is a better word; for their notion of India might be very different from its present social, cultural and geopolitical structure. Coming to the second aspect: art. And with art, I am referring to music. Chutney music. As interesting as its name sounds, Chutney music is even more riveting to the Indian ear. A mish-mash of instruments like the Bulbul Tarang, Dhantal, Dholak, Harmonium, Khartal, Manjira, Mandolin, Tabla and Tassa beats (yes, I copied that from Wiki), Chutney music sure is a delightful nosh