Calypso in New York
produced by John Cowley, fl. 2000 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2000), 1 hour 14 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- World Music
- Description
- Inspired improvisation and compelling rhythms, created by piano, small orchestra, and sometimes a drum and hand clapping, characterize these performances, which Lord invader (Rupert Westmore Grant, 1914-1962) recorded for Moses Asch in the 1940s and 1950s. Whether recounting events in Trinidad, describing his experiences in New York City, performing traditional songs, or criticizing American racism, Lord Invader combines rhythms and ideas in his unique calypsonian fashion. Thirteen of the 26 tracks are released here for the first time. Extensive annotations by John Cowley include lyrics, bibliography, and discography. 73 minutes. 32-page booklet. Compiled and annotated by John Cowley.
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 14 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Caribbean
- Label
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Producer
- John Cowley, fl. 2000
- Release Date
- 2000
- Subject
- World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, América del Sud, México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, América do Sul, México, América Central e Caribe, United States, Trinidad and Tobago
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, América del Sud, México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, América do Sul, México, América Central e Caribe