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 with Felix and His Internationals	02:48
102	Ten Thousand to Bar Me One Lord Invader	02:01
103	Cousin Family Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:21
104	When You Hear I Die Lord Invader	02:08
105	New York Subway Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:26
106	Me One Alone Lord Invader	01:42
107	Sly Mongoose Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:22
108	Happy Land of Canaan Lord Invader	02:01
109	Mary Ann Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:27
110	Yankee Dollar Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:31
111	Pepsi-Cola Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	01:46
112	Tied-Tongue Baby Lord Invader with Felix and His Internationals	02:44
113	God Made Us All Pete Seeger, 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 and Mighty Dictator	04:18
119	No Place Like the West Indies Lord Invader	02:55
120	My Experience on the Reperbahn Lord Invader and his Calypso Group	02:49
121	Auf Weidersehen Lord Invader and his Calypso Group	02:30
122	Cat O'Nine Tails Lord Invader and his Calypso Group	03:06
123	Crisis in Arkansas Lord Invader and his Calypso Group	03:16
124	Steel Band War Lord Invader and his Calypso Group	03:29
125	You're Wasting Your Time Lord Invader	04:13
126	I'm Going Back to Africa Lord Invader	04:55