Terry
Gajraj
Terry Gajraj is Guyana's most charismatic
and distinguished singer. Since his first record was
released in 1990, he has gone on to release eighteen
more albums and has had number one records on all the
Chutney charts in the Caribbean, North America and Europe.
The 1990's has undoubtably been his decade, and the
new mellinium promises even more great things to come.
Here are some brief highlights of an eventful career.
With 19 albums and over 200 songs to his credit, he's
recorded more songs than any other Guyanese singer.
He is one of Guyana's most versatile
singers and does everything from Bhagans, Hindi, Pop,
Chutney, Soca, Reggae and Ballads. The ballads on his
#1 selling "Sweet Love Songs" were a sensational
success.
Most widely travelled artiste doing
annual tours through the Caribbean, Canada, USA, England,
Suriname and Holland. One of his most prestigious shows
was at Wembley Stadium in London.
The only Chutney singer from Guyana
to perform with ALL the top names in the Soca/Calypso
arena, from the Mighty Sparrow to "Hot Hot"
Arrow. One of his recent tours was with celebrated Indian
performers Babla and Kanchan.
Terry has been the only Chutney singer
invited to represent Guyana at all the major carnivals
in the world, including Trinidad (Spektakula Tent),
Miami, Caribana (Toronto) and Nottinghill (London).
Apart from being a prominent singer,
Terry stands out from the crowded singing field 'cause
he's also a musician who plays drums, keyboards and
guitar. He has composed and played all of the music
for some of his songs.
Having spent his boyhood days in the
quiet contryside of Guyana and having lived in the USA
for over ten years, Terry has the charms of a country
boy and the city smarts of a New Yorker, enabling him
to movbe his career in the right direction and captivating
his FANS as well.
Unlike the (local) regular Rafi, Mukesh
and Lata type singers/imitators, Terry also writes his
own original lyrics on patriotic songs about his Country,
Love, Culture, Current Events and Indo-Caribbean heritage.
Terry is his own boss, Manager, Agent
etc.. He is an independent performer who prefers the
freedom and personal touch of working with the people.
He is the only singer who has worked with all the major
Chutney Promoters, Record Execs., Produccers and Bands
in the North American Indo-Caribbean market.
Quote:
"If all the other singers claim to be King of dis
and King of dat... then, Ladies and Gentlemen, I present
you the ACE... TERRY... GAJRAJ..."
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