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This is a list of calypso musicians. Bands and artists are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"). ... Bibliography of ...
Pages in category "Calypsonians" The following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Some calypsonians both compose and sing their calypsoes while many calypsonians in more recent decades have turned to professional composers, some being fellow calypsonians, for songs that they in turn sing.
Sex, scandal, gossip, politics, local news, and insulting other calypsonians were the order of the day in classic calypso, just as it is today with classic hip-hop. And just as the hip-hop of today, the music sparked shock and outrage in moralistic sections of society.
The list of calypsos with sociopolitical influences is sectioned by main topics. Calypso music is a worldwide phenomenon. This is a dynamic list of songs and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Year Given Names Sobriquet Venue Song 1 Song 2 1960 Michael Wilkinson Michael Wilkinson Kensington Oval: Uh Coming Up Nil 1961 Louis Sealy Little Barron
Calypsonians (1 C, 84 P) G. Calypso musical groups (6 P) R. Reggae, soca and calypso radio stations (1 C, 12 P) S. ... List of Caribbean carnivals around the world; Q ...
He moved to Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad in 1943 where he joined the Roving Brigade.He was spotted singing "Mary I am Tired and Disgusted" (aka "Green Fig") with the group by Johnny Khan, who invited him to perform in his Victory Tent, where he met fellow calypsonian Growling Tiger, who decided Roberts should from that point be known as Lord Kitchener.