The anthology of the best calypso from Trinidad from rare early recordings up to the zenith of the 1950s calypso craze. From the 1920s legendary string orchestras through the forties with the emergence of King Radio, to the worldwide recognition of calypso in the fifties with Lord Pretender, and the legends Lord Kitchener and The Mighty Bomber, The Rough Guide To Calypso Gold delivers a taste of real calypso. Re-issued album, re-designed and presented in the highly successful Rough Guide Legends series livery. Includes download card with extra Calypso Gold tracks.

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Genre

World Music

Format

LP · 1 disc

Release

28-10-2016

Label

World Music Network

Item-nr

1067688

EAN

0605633633627

Availability

Not in stock