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Calypso Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

Playlist Info

Catalog Number

FPL10055

Duration

45:44

Year Published

2013

Copyright

2013 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Agent(s)

Clarence Curvan Orchestra; Dictator; Johnny Gomez and His Orchestra; King Fighter; Lord Cristo; Lord Invader; Lord Melody; Mighty Wrangler; Small Island Pride; Tom Charles and Orchestra; Vin Cardinal Combo; Viper

Country(s)

Trinidad and Tobago

Culture Group(s)

African Caribbean

Genre(s)

Caribbean

Folkways Suggests

ALBUMS

Calypso in New York

Lord Invader
Lord Melody Sings Calypso

Lord Melody
Calypso

Lord Invader
Caribbean Limbo Music

Lord Melody
West Indian Folksongs for Children

Lord Invader

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PLAYLIST

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LESSON PLANS

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Catch the Calypso beat and put it on your feet!

ARTICLES

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Joseph Spence: Bahamian master guitarist

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