About Dropati
Lived 1922 – 1997 (aged 74–75). Dropati was a singer and keyboardist.
Dropati is a Surinamese musician. Considered by many to be the mother of modern-day Baithak Gana, she was introduced to the Indian music industry in the Caribbean by way of her album Let's Sing and Dance. Produced in 1968, the album includes wedding folk songs.
Dropati's drummer was Sahadat Chedi, who was also the drummer for Ramdew Chaitoe, and many renowned Suriname Baithak Gana artists.
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Who was Dropati?
musical artist
When was Dropati born?
Dropati was born in 1922.
When did Dropati die?
Dropati died on 1 August 1997.
What was Dropati's occupation?
Dropati was a singer and keyboardist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dropati. https://biography.guide/dropati/
MLA: "Dropati." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dropati/.
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