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<blockquote>Except for the rare crossover track it all sounds the same to me.<br /><br /></blockquote><br />That's because the good records aren't readily available. Trust me, there are many a mind blowing calypso record - up there with any jazz, soul, and latin record you can think off.<br /><br />Originated in Trinidad, but made it's way to other islands such Jamaica (where it was infused with the native mento music), Bahamas (that's where Eliose Trio is from) Bermuda in addtion to the States (where Duke of Iron moved from Trinidad) to name a few. I'd personally rate the Bermudian calypso the weakest of the bunch. <br /><br />Saw somewhat of a craze in the mid/late 50's and thus the abundance of US pressed records taking advantage of the popularity. In my opinion, the glory years are exemplified by big band and combo era's that occured during the 60's.<br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/sparrowstroubadours_dancehallbrawl4.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Wicked party track that I recently picked up. can't wait to play this out.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/sparrow_letterfrommiami45.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />One of the funkiest intro's you'll ever here - killer drums.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/lordblakie_arabianfestival45.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/Dscf0023.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Sublime calypso perfection. Canadian-only.<br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/lordnelson_michael45.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/andretanker_uipsidedown45.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1/soufriere1/clivebradley_partyontheblock45.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />K in Toronto.
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