Bhojpuri Boys
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Bhojpuri Boys is one of the most popular Bhojpuri musical group in Mauritius. They sang in the Bhojpuri language, one of the ancestral languages of Mauritians of Indian origin. The band issued its first album Langaro in 1994.
OriginFond du Sac, Mauritius
GenresFolk music
MembersKishore Taucoory, Kunal Baboolall, Sunil Samjawon, Koushal Taucoory, Keshav Taucoory, Shakti Shiboo
Past membersRavin Sowamber
Bhojpuri Boys | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fond du Sac, Mauritius |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Members | Kishore Taucoory, Kunal Baboolall, Sunil Samjawon, Koushal Taucoory, Keshav Taucoory, Shakti Shiboo |
| Past members | Ravin Sowamber |
Singles
Some of their major hits in Mauritius include:
- Baigun Bagee
- Naiya Sirey (2003)
- Baje Baje
- Damade Baboo
- Hey Langaro (1994)
- Nisa Nisa
- Pot Puri
- Hey dadi
- La France
- Lougarou
References
- Mauritius - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. By Tom Cleary
- Coolitude: An Anthology of the Indian Labour Diaspora. By Marina Carter, Khal Torabully page 213
- Le Malaise Créole: Ethnic Identity in Mauritius. By Rosabelle Boswell page 206
- Numerous Google books reference the group as significant. See the link to google books search.