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Jules Sims
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Jules SIms from Trinidad was one of the leading figures in popularizing Calypso music. In September 1914 the technicians of the Victor company went to Trinidad to record live music on the streets. So Jules Sims was one of the first to be recorded live. Before the music was Europeanized, “civiliz… read more -
The Lion
6,610 listeners
Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the g… read moreRoaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in t… read moreRoaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in the early 1930s and he is best known for his compositions “Ug… read more -
Julian Whiterose
1,518 listeners
Calypso pioneer Julian Whiterose made one of the first calypso recordings, Iron Duke in the Land, in 1914. View wikiCalypso pioneer Julian Whiterose made one of the first calypso recordings, Iron Duke in the Land, in 1914. View wikiCalypso pioneer Julian Whiterose made one of the first calypso recordings, Iron Duke in the Land, in 1914. View wiki -
Keskidee Trio
1,770 listeners
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Young Tiger
12,574 listeners
George Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Por… read moreGeorge Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where his childhood was imbued with the African traditions of S… read moreGeorge Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where his childhood was imbued with the African traditions of Shango and Spiritual Baptist Shouting, he assumed the name Ge… read more -
Lord Invader & His Calypso Rhythm Boys
6,372 listeners
Rupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port… read moreRupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1915, and died in New York in 1962. Invader became active in cal… read moreRupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1915, and died in New York in 1962. Invader became active in calypso in the mid-1930s. He wrote many calypsos; his most famo… read more -
Lord Ivanhoe & His Caribbean Knights
5,142 listeners
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Lord Executor
3,581 listeners
By the 1930s, calypso singers were no longer simply chantwells for masquerade bands. Now known as "calypsonians," they had indepe… read moreBy the 1930s, calypso singers were no longer simply chantwells for masquerade bands. Now known as "calypsonians," they had independent careers, performing in tents, movie theaters and other venues during the Carnival season. S… read moreBy the 1930s, calypso singers were no longer simply chantwells for masquerade bands. Now known as "calypsonians," they had independent careers, performing in tents, movie theaters and other venues during the Carnival season. Since the turn of the century, calypso performers had given t… read more -
The Mighty Terror & His Calypsonians
6,086 listeners
Fitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started … read moreFitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and in 1953 arrived in England. On arrival in England, he went first to London. In his own… read moreFitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and in 1953 arrived in England. On arrival in England, he went first to London. In his own words: "I jump in a taxi and I say, Do you know of a g… read more