calypso
style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago
30 artists in the catalog.
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Top calypso albums
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David Rudder
Lovey's String Band
Antigua Carnival
Singing Sandra
Theophilus Beckford
Black Stalin
King Short Shirt
Denyse Plummer
gospel music, pop music
Mighty Shadow
Lord Brynner
Duke Reid
Lord Mouse and the Kalypso Katz
The Fabulous McClevertys
Hippie Band
About calypso
What is calypso?
style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago
Where should I start with calypso?
Start with "An Evening with Belafonte/Mouskouri" by Harry Belafonte. It captures what makes calypso worth exploring.
What are the best calypso albums?
The calypso albums worth hearing first: "An Evening with Belafonte/Mouskouri" by Harry Belafonte, "Belafonte on Campus" by Harry Belafonte, "The Warm Touch" by Harry Belafonte, "Calypso" by Harry Belafonte and "Belafonte by Request" by Harry Belafonte.
How many calypso artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 30 calypso artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.