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"Mary Ann" is a traditional calypso that was recorded by Trinidadian calypsonian Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon). [1] It was popular with steel bands and revelers during a spontaneous carnival celebration on V-J Day in Trinidad in 1945, at the end of World War II. [2] The song's lyrics allude to Mary Ann's occupation: All day, all night ...
Slinger Francisco [1] ORTT CM OBE (born 9 July 1935), better known as Mighty Sparrow, is a Trinidadian calypso vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Known as the "Calypso King of the World", [ 2 ] he is one of the best-known and most successful calypsonians .
Calypso music is a worldwide phenomenon. This is a dynamic list of songs and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.
The music of Trinidad and Tobago is best known for its calypso music, soca music, chutney music, and steelpan. Calypso's internationally noted performances in the 1950s from native artists such as Lord Melody, Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow. The art form was most popularised at that time by Harry Belafonte.
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.
In 1956 Mighty Sparrow won Trinida's Music contest. Calypso, especially a toned-down, commercial variant, became a worldwide craze with pop song "Banana Boat Song", or "Day-O", a traditional Jamaican folk song, was recorded by pop singer Harry Belafonte on his album Calypso (1956).
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Calypso Genius Vol.1: 1965 Kitchener "My Pussin" Mr. Kitch (RCA Victor) 1964 Kitchener "Mama This Is Mas" (also won Panorama) Lord Kitchener (RCA) 1963 Kitchener "The Road" Klassic Kitchener Vol.2: 1962 Lord Blakie "Maria" Trinidad All Time Calypso: 1961 Sparrow "Royal Jail" Sparrow The Conqueror: 1960 Sparrow "Mae Mae" Calypso King Of Trinidad ...