Calypso Regional and Ethnic Styles
Calypso Regional and Ethnic Styles
Calypso
A form of folk music developed in Trinidad, West Indies, and originally sung at carnivals. In Trinidad, calypso music is generally sung to a guitar and maraca accompaniment that establishes a complex counterrhythm with the voice of the singer in a style probably based on the percussive rhythms of native African music. Since about 1945, steel drums (oil drums, modified and tuned) have also been used, often played in bands.
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See Also:
- Full of facts about Calypso and Soca music, featuring artists from Trinidad and Tobago. Includes RealAudio samples. Links to many related sites.
- Information about several Caribbean artists and bands based in the Los Angeles, California area.
- Introduction to calypso music of Trinidad. Thoughts on key albums and some lyrics from the Mighty Sparrow.
- Caribbean brass band, soca, and calypso news. Includes listings of bands active and defunct, events, and charts.
- Photographs and illustrations of the international history of Calypso from 1930 through 1970. Includes artist profiles, songs, audio, upcoming events, and a bibliography.
- Information about a compilation entitled "A-Z The Mighty Sparrow: Calypso Catalogue" which chronicles Sparrow's recorded contributions to the art of calypso.
- Extensive information on Calypso recordings including discographies for many calypsonians and calypso/soca record labels.
- Showcasing calypso and pan recordings from artists such as David Rudder, Frankie McIntosh and Garvin Blake.
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