Calypso

Calypso is a vibrant and rhythmic genre of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its infectious melodies, upbeat tempos, and a unique blend of African and Caribbean musical elements. Calypso lyrics often address social and political issues, using wit and satire to comment on the trials and tribulations of everyday life, as well as storytelling to pass on cultural traditions and folklore. The instrumentation typically includes drums, brass, and various percussion instruments, creating a lively sound that encourages dance and celebration. Artists like Calypso Rose and Harry Belafonte have popularized the genre globally, making it synonymous with Caribbean culture and the sound of carnival. Calypso continues to evolve, embracing new influences while maintaining its essential spirit and charm.

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Disco Daddy
Album - 7 Tracks - Released October 18, 2024

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AG BLAXX
Alerth Bedasse
Alfonso Sherwood
Andre Toussaint
Arrow
Atlantik
Baba Motta & His Orchestra
Bally
Baron.
Bedasse with Chin’s Calypso Sextet
Ben Bowers
Beny Romero
Byron Lee
Calypso Mama
Calypso Quintet
Calypso Rose
Carlos Allen, Joe Clark y Los Hnos & Duncan
Charles Sang
Chin's Calypso Quintet
Chin's Calypso Sextet
Chin’s Calypso Sextet
Clyde Hoyte's Manor House Mentones
Count Lasher
Count Owen
Count Owen & His Calypsonians
Crazy
Dan Williams & His Orchestra
Dan Williams And His Orchestra
Danny Slue
Denzil Laing
Eddie Brown
Eddie Brown and Reynolds' Calypso Clippers
El Combo Impacto
Explainer
Fitz Hugh Colash
Ganny Gabbison
George Symonette
Harry Belafonte
His Calypsonians
Hubert Porter
Jarrett Donald
Kaiama's Quartette
Kenny J
King Short Shirt
Kyle Peters
Leston Paul
Lititz Mento Band
Local Calypso Quintet
Lola Martin
Lord Cobra
Lord Composer
Lord Flea
Lord Flea & His Calypsonians
Lord Laro
Lord Nelson
Lord Power & His Calypsonians
Lord Tanamo
Lord Tickler
Los Arco Iris
Los Caballeros de Colon
Los Hermanos Duncan
Mapletoft Poullen
Merchant
Mighty Duke
Mighty Panther
Mx Prime
Nat and Ish
Nelson Herbert
Nina & Frederik
Poser
Ray Fish
Roberto y Su Zafra
Roots Man
Scrunter
Shakerhd Productions
Sir Horace & His Merry Knights
Stanley Beckford
Sugar Aloes
Swallow
The Beachers
The Denzil Laing Trio
The Golden Aires Mento Band
The Golden Hawaiians
The Hiltonaires
The Jamaican Calypsonians
The Jolly Boys
The Seasiders
The Ticklers
The Tower Islanders
The Wigglers
The Wigglers Trio
The Wrigglers
Timtim
Tonga Conga
Trenton Spence Quartet
Trini Viv
Valiant
Vivian Lord
Wilbert Stephenson
Winston Soso
Harry Belafonte
Calypso Rose
Baron.
Scrunter
AG BLAXX
Andre Toussaint
Tonga Conga
Kenny J
Nina & Frederik
Lord Tanamo
Arrow
Mx Prime
Byron Lee
The Jolly Boys
Sugar Aloes
Crazy
Valiant
Mighty Panther
Stanley Beckford
Count Lasher
Timtim
Trini Viv
Lord Cobra
Explainer
Nat and Ish
Swallow
Atlantik
The Beachers
Lord Nelson
King Short Shirt
The Seasiders
Shakerhd Productions
Lola Martin
Calypso Mama
Beny Romero
Merchant
Hubert Porter
Winston Soso
George Symonette
Los Hermanos Duncan
Roberto y Su Zafra
Louise Bennett
Lord Flea & His Calypsonians
Leston Paul
Roots Man
Eddie Brown
The Jamaican Calypsonians
Kyle Peters
The Wrigglers
Mighty Duke
Lord Flea
Denzil Laing
Los Caballeros de Colon
Lord Composer
Poser
Lord Lebby
Lord Fly
Lord Laro
The Wigglers
Ben Bowers
Dan Williams And His Orchestra
Bertie King
The Ticklers
Harold Richardson
Baba Motta
Los Arco Iris
The Montego Beach Hotel Calypsonians
Lord Laro
George Moxey and His Calypso Quintet
Lord Messam
Lord Power
The Silver Seas Hotel Orchestra
Lord Tickler
Calypso Quintet
Bally
Chin's Calypso Sextet
Alerth Bedasse
Eddie Brown and Reynolds' Calypso Clippers
Count Owen
Count Zebra
Count Lasher's Calypso Quintet
His Calypsonians
Boysie Grant
Denzel Laing
Count Owen & His Calypsonians
Aaron Carr
Jarrett Donald
Nelson Herbert
Bedasse with Chin’s Calypso Sextet
Lord Power & His Calypsonians
Trenton Spence Quartet
Wilbert Stephenson
Sir Horace & His Merry Knights
The Wigglers Trio
Baba Motta & His Orchestra
Alfonso Sherwood
Vivian Lord
Fitz Hugh Colash
The Tower Islanders
Chin's Calypso Quintet