Wake Up You

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Elephant Jumping Vol.4 Highlife 45 Special !!!

Its So Sad The strangers

Here's a short mix of some favorite Old Calypso tunes made between 1956 & 1960, recorded from original vinyls of my collection (Sorry, some are in pity condition!!) 
Most of them are minor style calypso and come from Trinidad & Tobago the native land of Calypso (except for 'Love Alone' that come from Nassau, many were performed & recorded in Nex-York)
Calypso is about commitments, since the very beginning in the 20s to fight slavery it has always remain a voice to express political & social issues but also simple day life stories and with a hot comical lyrical tradition ! 
Many influences here, and huge roots for further musical styles & tendencies to come thanx to this heritage (Soca, reggae, ska, but also hip hop or dancehall to me by the lyricist tradition, the rhythm ....)
I prepare this lil' selection in honor of the great Calypso Queen : Calypso Rose, for our next party coming in Geneva at Les Creatives Festival Nov. the 11th 2016. 
All selected with Love, Passion & smiles, I hope you'll enjoy it :)
Please Keep peace around ! 
<3

>>> Lord Kitchener / The Montagu three +1 / Mac Beth the great / Duke of Iron - El duque de hierro / Lord beginner / Lord Foodoos / R. Delamore / Mighty Zebra / Young Lion / Lord Rhumbago

Wake Up You

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