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Calypso in New York

Lord Invader
Calypso in New York Inspired improvisation and compelling rhythms, created by piano, small orchestra, and sometimes a drum and hand clapping, characterize these performances, which Lord invader (Rupert Westmore Grant, 1914-1962) recorded for Moses Asch in the 1940s and 1950s. Whether recounting events in Trinidad, describing his experiences in New York City, performing traditional songs, or criticizing American racism, Lord Invader combines rhythms and ideas in his unique calypsonian fashion. Thirteen of the 26 tracks are released here for the first time. Extensive annotations by John Cowley include lyrics, bibliography, and discography. 73 minutes. 32-page booklet. Compiled and annotated by John Cowley.

Track Listing

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Out the Fire Lord Invader 02:48
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Ten Thousand to Bar Me One Lord Invader 02:01
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103
Cousin Family Lord Invader 02:21
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When You Hear I Die Lord Invader 02:08
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New York Subway Lord Invader 02:26
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106
Me One Alone Lord Invader 01:42
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107
Sly Mongoose Lord Invader 02:22
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108
Happy Land of Canaan Lord Invader 02:01
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109
Mary Ann Lord Invader 02:27
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110
Yankee Dollar Lord Invader 02:31
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111
Pepsi-Cola Lord Invader 01:46
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Tied-Tongue Baby Lord Invader 02:44
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113
God Made Us All Lord Invader 04:32
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114
The Soldiers Came and Broke My Life Lord Invader 02:33
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115
Labor Day Lord Invader 02:34
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116
Brown Girl in the Ring Lord Invader 01:49
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117
Chicago, Chicago Lord Invader 02:56
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118
My Intention is War Lord Invader 04:18
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119
No Place Like the West Indies Lord Invader 02:55
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120
My Experience on the Reperbahn Lord Invader 02:49
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121
Auf Weidersehen Lord Invader 02:30
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122
Cat O'Nine Tails Lord Invader 03:06
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Crisis in Arkansas Lord Invader 03:16
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Steel Band War Lord Invader 03:29
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125
You're Wasting Your Time Lord Invader 04:13
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I'm Going Back to Africa Lord Invader 04:55