Languages
Chutney music is sung in English, Hindi and Bhojpuri. As chutney music comes from the Indian culture, it is only natural some of the languages are from India. Traditionally speaking, the lyrics of chutney are religious, but that has changed over the years. In modern chutney music, including the newer subgenres, the lyrics have evolved to be more contemporary.
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