Calypsos From Trinidad - Politics, Intrigue & Violence in the 1930s (1991)
Calypsos From Trinidad - Politics, Intrigue & Violence in the 1930s (1991)
Calypso - Blues | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 68:10 min | 164 MB
Label: Arhoolie Productions Inc | Year Of Release: 1991 | Language: English | HF
Label: Arhoolie Productions Inc | Year Of Release: 1991 | Language: English | HF
This fantastic compilation of calypso sides from 1935-1940 may very well be the best one out there and was my introduction to the music of Trinidad from that era. Split between recordings made in New York City and Port of Spain, the material on this CD features the island's most famous prewar singers backed by earthy yet elegant orchestras with guitars, pianos, horns, and string sections. As with much calypso music from the 1930s, the songs tend to be very topical in nature and provide a great deal of social and political commentary relevant to the denizens of Trinidad.
Tracks:
1. Iere Now and Long Ago - Atilla the Hun and Lord Beginner
2. Money Is King - The Tiger
3. The Gold in Africa - The Tiger
4. Bargee Pelauri - The Lion
5. Send Your Children to the Orphan Home - The Lion
6. Paramaribo - The Caresser
7. Ah, Gertie - The Caresser
8. Treasury Scandal - Atilla the Hun
9. I Don't Know How the Young Men Living - The Executor
10. Shop Closing Ordinance - The Executor
11. Too Botheration - The Growler
12. The Rats - The Tiger
13. Down the Road - The Tiger
14. Try to Get a Screw Through - The Tiger
15. The Strike - Atilla the Hun
16. Miss Marie's Advice - The Tiger
17. Where Was Butler? - Atilla the Hun
18. The Governor's Resignation - Atilla the Hun
19. We Mourn the Loss of Sir Murchison Fletcher - Lord Executor
20. Mr. Nankivell's Speech - Atilla the Hun
21. Commission's Report - Atilla the Hun
22. Sedition Law - King Radio
23. The Five Year Plan - Atilla the Hun
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