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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Conscious Loving
Single - Released February 14, 2025

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3 Canal
A7
AG BLAXX
Ajala
Andre Tanker
Arrow
Banda Calypso
Benjai
Bomani
Brooklyn Decent
Brother Resistance
Bunji Garlin
Byron Lee
Calypso Mama
Calypso Rose
Captain John
College Boy Jesse
CoolBlaze
Count Owen
Crazy
Dwala
Dynamite
Earl Inkman
Eddie Brown
Edric Connor
ElectricBird
Foe Jong Bende
Fruto Sensual
Fryktion
Fya Empress
General Grant
Gustavo Mendes
Harry Belafonte
Hubert Porter
Hypa 4000
Isaac Blackman
Iwer George
Jamesy P
Joelma
Jonny Blaze
Jus Jay King
Kenny J
King Bubba Fm
King Short Shirt
Krosfyah
Kyle Peters
La Sardina de Naiguatá
Leston Paul
Lola Martin
Lord Nelson
Los Hermanos Duncan
Luta
Machel Montano
Marge Blackman
Marzville
Midnight Groovers
Mx Prime
Nadia Batson
Nailah Blackman
Nat and Ish
Nelieux
Nina & Frederik
Olatunji
Patrice Roberts
Poorsah
Poser
Precision Productions
Preedy
Problem Child
Rebeca Lindsay
Sekon Sta
Serenata Guayanesa
Shakerhd Productions
Sheeno
Shireen B
Skarpyon
Skinny Fabulous
Skorch Bun It
Spikey Vybz
Sugar Aloes
Swallow
Swappi
Terry Gajraj
The Beachers
The Caribbeans
The Gravelites
The Jamaican Calypsonians
The Jolly Boys
The Wigglers
Timtim
Tonga Conga
Travis World
Trini Viv
Un Solo Pueblo
Valiant
Viviane Batidão
Voice
Wapa Sakitanou
Wetty Beatz
Yung Bredda
Harry Belafonte
Banda Calypso
Machel Montano
Joelma
Calypso Rose
Yung Bredda
Bunji Garlin
Patrice Roberts
Viviane Batidão
Travis World
Voice
Nailah Blackman
Skinny Fabulous
Precision Productions
Fruto Sensual
Baron.
Rebeca Lindsay
Marzville
Jonny Blaze
Problem Child
Scrunter
Jus Jay King
Olatunji
Nadia Batson
AG BLAXX
Un Solo Pueblo
Preedy
Nelieux
King Bubba Fm
Andre Toussaint
Tonga Conga
Serenata Guayanesa
Kenny J
The Gaylads
Dwala
Krosfyah
Nina & Frederik
Lord Tanamo
Benjai
Arrow
Black Teacher
Sekon Sta
Mx Prime
Byron Lee
Wetty Beatz
H2O Phlo
Iwer George
Denis Azor
Swappi
The Jolly Boys
Lynn Taitt
Isaac Blackman
Convenezuela
Sugar Aloes
Crazy
Skorch Bun It
Valiant
CoolBlaze
Stanley Beckford
Mighty Panther
College Boy Jesse
Marge Blackman
Count Lasher
Tian Winter
Brooklyn Decent
Timtim
Hypa 4000
Jamesy P.
Trini Viv
Lord Cobra
Dynamite
Huracán de Fuego
Foe Jong Bende
Nat and Ish
Explainer
Swallow
The Beachers
Atlantik
Terry Gajraj
Lord Nelson
Shakerhd Productions
The Seasiders
King Short Shirt
La Sardina de Naiguatá
Captain John
Maximus Dan
Lola Martin
Jamesy P
Bomani
Calypso Mama
Hubert Porter
Beny Romero
Merchant
3 Canal
Midnight Groovers
Louise Bennett
Son De Chuao
Brother Resistance
Roberto y Su Zafra
George Symonette