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Grenada Stories and Songs
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This field recording begins to document the tradition of spoken and sung storytelling in Grenada, a small island in the Caribbean. Full of humor, stories are told in English or English patois by a number of male orators and describe society (while reflecting African roots), often using metaphorical allusions to animals. Interspersed with the tales are calypso songs sung in French Creole or English patois.
Artist: Various Artists
Released: 1957
Record Company: Cook Records
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Music of St. Lucia
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This field recording reflects several musical traditions of the British commonwealth of St. Lucia. Traditions represented include English-influenced military brass bands and marches for fife and drum, children's play songs, women's work songs and jwé ("play"). Jwé is a chanted form of verbal heroics where the vocalist teases an individual or makes social or political commentaries; when a message resonates with an audience, they join in. Songs are sung in English and French creoles.
Artist: Various Artists
Released: 1953
Record Company: Cook Records
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Bermuda Honeymoon
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In the 1950s, steel pan and calypso, imported from Trinidad and Tobago, were hot in Bermuda. Lloyd Simmons and Hubert Smith, Jr. sing calypso with the acclaimed Esso Steel Band in this early recording, which features favorites such as "Yellow Bird," "Seminole" and "Bachanal Carnival" as well as instrumentals.
Artist: Esso Steel Band of Bermuda
Released: 1958
Record Company: Cook Records
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Lord Melody Sings Calypso
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The legendary calypsonian Lord Melody (née Fitzroy Alexander) put together the songs on this recording in a matter of days, but it is a superb demonstration of the genre. A dynamic performer known for his wit, creativity and charm, Lord Melody is backed by the vocal group March of Dimes Quartette and the Cyril Diaz Orchestra and is joined by Marjorie Johnson on "Sack Dress." "Carnival Proclamation" was reissued in 2000 on Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection (SFW40453).
Artist: Lord Melody
Released: 1958
Record Company: Cook Records
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Again! Lord Melody Sings Calypso
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Trinidad and Tobago's favorite calypsonian Lord Melody demonstrates exactly why he is the lord of melody in this collection of songs that includes "Crazy Love" and "Dr. Make Your Love." Two songs, "Cowboy Sparrow" and "Sparrow's Sister," are testament to the professional provocation of rival calypsonian Mighty Sparrow. Melody's vocals are backed by the Frankie Francis Orchestra and the March of Dimes Quartette. "Cowboy Sparrow" was reissued in 2000 on Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection (SFW40453).
Artist: Lord Melody
Released: 1957
Record Company: Cook Records
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Calypso Cross Section
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Juxtaposing the musical talents of vocalists Bomber, Wrangler, Killer and Small Island Pride, the art of the 1950s Trinidadian calypso resonates on this recording. These witty songs provide a lesson in picong, the game of teasing intrinsic to the genre, from these crowned Calypso Kings.
Artist: Various Artists
Released: 1957
Record Company: Cook Records
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King Sparrow's Calypso Carnival
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Calypso King Mighty Sparrow (née Slinger Francisco) is known for provocative and often bawdy lyrics, at one point describing rival Lord Melody's face as "ugly...like a crocodile." Beyond this professional rivalry, Sparrow jokes about politics ("I am very sorry for the poor little puppy in the Russian Satellite [Sputnik]") and women ("darling, you are the one I love, you are my turtle dove"). Three songs from this recording were reissued in 2000 on Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection (SFW40453): "Teresa," "Reply to Melody" and "Paye."
Artist: The Mighty Sparrow
Released: 1959
Record Company: Cook Records
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Calypso Through the Looking Glass
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This recording features ten favorite calypso songs by Lord Melody, including "The Letter," "Alexander the Murderer" and "The River." No listener can escape the ribald rivalry between Melody and Mighty Sparrow, which is perpetuated by "Belmont Jackass" and "Hungry Barbers." "Turn Back Melody" was reissued in 2000 on Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection (SFW40453).
Artist: Lord Melody
Released: 1959
Record Company: Cook Records
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Belly to Belly; Dancing Calypso
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An Historic Smithsonian CD from their archives. Not easy to find elsewhere!
Artist: Various Artists
Released: 1960
Record Company: Cook Records
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Lord Melody 1962
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This recording gives listeners more calypsos from one of the most famous calypsonians of all time, Lord Melody. (See also COOK00914 Again! Lord Melody Sings Calypso and COOK00927 Calypso through the Looking Glass.) The Cyril Diaz Calypso Combo and the March of Dimes Quartette back these witty songs.
Artist: Lord Melody
Released: 1962
Record Company: Cook Records
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