Calypso with the Lord Invader and Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra

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 with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:43
102	Reincarnation Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:44
103	Brooklyn, Brooklyn! Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:54
104	Barbados Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:57
201	Brown Skin Girl Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:51
202	Port of Spain Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:28
203	Labor Day Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:32
204	Where Jonah Gone Lord Invader with the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra	02:06