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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3 Canal
AG BLAXX
Banda Calypso
Benjai
Blackie
Bomani
Brooklyn Decent
Bunji Garlin
CaSSETTE CON-LOS
Calypso Rose
Captain John
College Boy Jesse
CoolBlaze
Crazy
DJ Spider
Dave Revels
David Rudder
Derrick Morgan
Dev
Doug Walker, Steel Drum Artist
Dwala
Dynamite
EXÜMA
Eddie Brown
Edric Connor
ElectricBird
Eoin Dolan
Fruto Sensual
Fryktion
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Hypa 4000
Iwer George
Jamesy P
Joelma
Jonny Blaze
Jono Jones
Jus Jay King
King Bubba Fm
King Schascha
Kman 6ixx
Kyle Peters
Laurel Aitken
Leston Paul
Lola Martin
Lord Nelson
Los Hermanos Duncan
Lyrikal
Machel Montano
Marge Blackman
Marzville
Midnight Groovers
Motto
Muddy
Mx Prime
Mylla Karvalho
Nadia Batson
Nailah Blackman
Naks Kaseko Loko
Nat and Ish
Nina & Frederik
Nira Duarte
Olatunji
Oscar B
Panazz Players
Patrice Roberts
Pool Party
Poorsah
Precision Productions
Preedy
Problem Child
Rebeca Lindsay
Roland Alphonso
Rupee
Sekon Sta
SelectaDj_Dango
Serenata Guayanesa
Shakerhd Productions
Sheeno
Shireen B
Skarpyon
Skinny Fabulous
Skorch Bun It
Speedy
Spikey Vybz
Steel Drum Island
Surfaces
Swappi
The Gravelites
Tian Winter
Tiger
Timothy
Tonga Conga
Travis World
Trini Viv
Valiant
Viviane Batidão
Voice
Wapa Sakitanou
Wetty Beatz
Yung Bredda
Surfaces
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Harry Belafonte
Banda Calypso
Machel Montano
Joelma
Rupee
Calypso Rose
Bunji Garlin
Yung Bredda
Patrice Roberts
Speedy
Viviane Batidão
Travis World
Nailah Blackman
Kman 6ixx
Voice
Skinny Fabulous
Lyrikal
Precision Productions
Fruto Sensual
Jacob Desvarieux
Baron.
Rebeca Lindsay
Problem Child
Marzville
Jonny Blaze
Jus Jay King
Scrunter
Steel Drum Island
Derrick Morgan
Olatunji
Nadia Batson
DJ Spider
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Laurel Aitken
Motto
The Island Caribbean Steel Drum Band
Dev
AG BLAXX
Lord Creator
Un Solo Pueblo
Preedy
Jamaican Steel Band
Tonga Conga
Nelieux
Andre Toussaint
King Bubba Fm
The Gaylads
Lord Tanamo
Roland Alphonso
Serenata Guayanesa
Dwala
Krosfyah
Kenny J
Owen Gray
Nina & Frederik
The Carnival Steel Drum Band
Mylla Karvalho
Benjai
Arrow
Eddy Ranks
David Rudder
Tiger
Black Teacher
Mx Prime
Sekon Sta
Timothy
Byron Lee
Kobo Town
Wetty Beatz
Lovindeer
Iwer George
Lester Sterling
H2O Phlo
Doug Walker, Steel Drum Artist
EXÜMA
The Jolly Boys
Denis Azor
The Baba Brooks Band
Swappi
Isaac Blackman
Lynn Taitt
The Blues Busters
Andy Narell
Nira Duarte
Steel Drums Caribbean Beach Party
Sugar Aloes
Convenezuela
The Sunshine Sound Of The Steel Band
Naks Kaseko Loko
SelectaDj_Dango
Southside Harmonics Steel Orchestra
Bigga Star
Blues Busters
Skorch Bun It
Crazy
Valiant
Dave Revels
College Boy Jesse