BACKTRACKS | Kavish keeps faagua chautaal alive

BACKTRACKS | Kavish keeps faagua chautaal alive

HOLI is a time of colour, celebration and cohesion and for many girmitya descendants, a chance to indulge in the unique faagua chautaal. This form of music indigenous to India is now a remnant of the culture brought to Fiji by indentured Hindu labourers eager to preserve their culture. Now a staple for many Indian diasporas across former British colonies, this folk music has its roots in India’s Awadhi and Bhojpuri-speaking regions. In fact, Ind…