Calypso

Calypsois a collection of eight songs recorded by Lord Invader (Rupert Westmore Grant) during one of his periodic visits to the United States. Modern calypso music emerged in the early 20th century on the island of Trinidad and fuses African and European sounds. For this collection of songs, Lord Invader is backed by the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra composed of clarinet, piano, guitar, steel drum, and percussion. The songs in this set reflect both Invader’s Caribbean roots ("29, Port of Spain," "Barbados," and "Barrack Room Scandal") and his fondness for the United States ("Brooklyn, Brooklyn!" and "Labor Day"), where he spent his final years. Liner notes include song lyrics and a history of calypso music.

Track Listing

101	Barrack-room Scandal	Lord Invader	02:43
102	Reincarnation	Lord Invader	02:44
103	Brooklyn, Brooklyn!	Lord Invader	02:54
104	Barbados	Lord Invader	02:57
201	Brown Skin Girl	Lord Invader	02:51
202	29, Port of Spain	Lord Invader	02:28
203	Labor Day	Lord Invader	02:32
204	Where Jonah Gone	Lord Invader	02:06