Lord Foodos - Steel Band Calypso Music - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Calypsois a collection of eight songs recorded by Lord Invader (Rupert Westmore Grant) during one of his periodic visits to the United States. Modern calypso music emerged in the early 20th century on the island of Trinidad and fuses African and European sounds. For this collection of songs, Lord Invader is backed by the Trinidad Caribbean Orchestra composed of clarinet, piano, guitar, steel drum, and percussion. The songs in this set reflect both Invader's Caribbean roots (29, Port of Spain, Barbados, and Barrack Room Scandal) and his fondness for the United States (Brooklyn, Brooklyn! And Labor Day), where he spent his final years. Liner notes include song lyrics and a history of calypso music.

The legendary calypsonian Lord Melody (nee 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 InchSack Dress.Inch InchCarnival ProclamationInch was reissued in 2000 on Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection (SFW40453).

Classic vintage mid 1970's recording of an authentic old style Trinidadian steel pan band playing a wide variety of traditional material as well as a unique steel band tribute to the soul of Philadelphia via MFSB's 1974 hit, InchT.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia).Inch All selections newly remastered.