Calypso Cross Section
Various Artists
Juxtaposing the musical talents of vocalists Bomber, Wrangler, Killer and Small Island Pride, the art of the 1950s Trinidadian calypso resonates on this recording. These witty songs provide a lesson in picong, the game of teasing intrinsic to the genre, from these crowned Calypso Kings.
Track Listing
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101
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Carolina | Young Killer | 2:37 | |
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102
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The Motion | Mighty Bomber | 3:15 | |
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103
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Thelma | The Mighty Wrangler with the Frankie Francis Orchestra | 3:12 | |
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104
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Calypso Cha Cha | Small Island Pride, March of Dimes, and the Roderick Borde Orchestra | 2:53 | |
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105
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Gamecock | The Mighty Wrangler with the Frankie Francis Orchestra | 2:49 | |
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106
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Old Man's Darling | Mighty Bomber | 3:14 | |
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201
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Mamaguy | Mighty Bomber | 3:04 | |
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202
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Soda Water | The Mighty Wrangler with the Frankie Francis Orchestra | 3:16 | |
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203
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Country Girl | Small Island Pride, March of Dimes, and the Roderick Borde Orchestra | 3:05 | |
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204
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Celita | Mighty Bomber | 3:08 | |
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205
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Bad Payment | Small Island Pride, March of Dimes, and the Roderick Borde Orchestra | 3:05 | |
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206
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Baptist Funeral | Young Killer | 3:26 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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CalypsoLord Invader
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D'Bhuyaa Saaj : Live in IndiaD' Bhuyaa Saaj
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Kim Loy Wong and His Wiltwyck Steel BandKim Loy Wong
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Steel BandTrinidad Panharmonic Orchestra
