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

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