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The Mighty Sparrow First Flight: Early Calypsos from the Emory Cook Collection
Smithsonian Folkways
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- The Mighty Sparrow – No, Doctor, No (The Situation in Trinidad)
- 1. No, Doctor, No (The Situation in Trinidad)
- 2. Sparrow vs. Melody Picong
- 3. Carlton Peeping at Me
- 4. Harry in The Piggery
- 5. Mango Vert
- 6. Gun Slingers
- 7. Jean Marabunta
- 8. Sailor Man
- 9. Eve
- 10. Stella
- 11. Short Little Shorts
- 12. Country Girl
- 13. Dear Sparrow
- 14. Post Card to Sparrow
- 15. Dorothy
- 16. Russian Satellite
- 17. Mad Bomber
- 18. No More Rocking
Mighty Sparrow's First Flight reflects his post-World War II Trinidadian world of bravado and high rhetoric, in which violence of tongue and hand, the cut and thrust of word and razor, were reduced to a finely honed skill. Sparrow's earliest calypsos served up unflinching social commentary, spun with invincible exuberance and literary panache, and set the pattern for the next four decades of his career. First Flight reminds us that calypso, in the hands of masters such as the Mighty Sparrow, is much more than party music. 75 minutes. 20-page booklet, historic photos.
MatmosReturn to ArchiveSmithsonian Folkways
It contains sounds sourced from dozens of LPs, from Sounds of North American Frogs to Speech After the Removal of the Larynx, Sounds of Insects to Voices...
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Charles Cha Cha ShawInto MorningSmithsonian Folkways
Charles "Cha Cha" Shaw released his first solo album on Folkways in 1976 after having performed and recorded trumpet for pop and jazz icons like Curtis...
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Steel Band ClashSteel Band ClashSmithsonian Folkways
Recorded in 1955, three sixteen-person steel bands—Big Shell, Brute Force and Hell's Gate—come together to provide a sampling of lively music...
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Lead BellyLead Belly Sings Folk SongsSmithsonian Folkways
Vital 1940s recordings of 15 songs featuring Lead Belly performing solo and accompanied by Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, and Sonny Terry.
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Sarah Webster FabioJujus - Alchemy of the BluesSmithsonian Folkways
Super-tough funky, funky, funky female proto-rap poetry from Sarah Webster Fabio. Killer!
Armed with an incredible rhythm section this album is a classic...
- – The hand that rocks
- – Sweet songs
- – Juju for Grandma
- – Chromo
- – Still, a Red Hot Axe
- – If we come as soft rain
- – Jujus/Alchemy of the blues
- – Jujus/Alchemy of the blues (instrumental)
- 1. – The hand that rocks
- 2. – Sweet songs
- 3. – Juju for Grandma
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The Real CalypsoThe Real Calypso (1927-1946)Smithsonian Folkways
This compilation is an introduction to the golden age of calypso and to some of it's greatest exponents. The genre is known for its incisive social commentary,...
- – Louis-Schmeling Fight
- 3. – Louis-Schmeling Fight
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YellowmanLost Mi LoveVolcano
Great tune from 1982 on the "dirty harry" rhythm with Billy Boyo riding the same rhythm over on the b-side.
- Yellowman – Lost Mi Love
- Billy Boyo – Billy Boyo In The Area
- 1. Yellowman – Lost Mi Love
- 2. Billy Boyo – Billy Boyo In The Area
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Mary Lou WilliamsZodiac Suite (1945)Smithsonian Folkways
Originally released in 1945, Smithsonian Folkways proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the original Asch Records release of Mary Lou Williams' work,...
- – Gemini
- – Leo
- – Aquarius
- 3. – Gemini
- 5. – Leo
- 17. – Aquarius
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Songs of War and Death from the Slave Coast:Songs of Death (1982)Smithsonian Folkways
Heavyweight songs and drums recorded in Ghana. All relate to death!
- – Gogodzi (Mourning Song) - 1:57
- 2. – Gogodzi (Mourning Song) - 1:57
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Esther PhillipsFrom A Whisper To A Scream (1971)Kudu
This is a killer funky soul fusion album on Kudu featuring Phillips' great version of the Gil Scott-Heron classic "Home Is Where The Hatred Is". Line-up...
- LP KU-05£36.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+USA ORIG LP In shrink
Terry CallierI Just Can't Help Myself (1974)Cadet
Part of the classic trilogy of Charles Stepney-produced Terry Callier albums on Cadet of which "Occasional Rain" and "What Color is Love" are the...
- LP (Japanese Edition) UIJY-75031PMI£37.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Calypso Cross SectionCalypso Cross Section (1957)Smithsonian Folkways
Juxtaposing the musical talents of vocalists Bomber, Wrangler, Killer and Small Island Pride, the art of the 1950s Trinidadian calypso resonates on this...
- Young Killer – Carolina
- 1. Young Killer – Carolina
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- CD COOK916£9.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Rocksteady FeverRocksteady FeverKingston Sounds
Killer compilation of Rocksteady tracks from The Uniques, Delroy Wilson, Dawn Penn, Glen Adams, Pat Kelly and many more.
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Horace Johnson & The Eagle StarCalypso Rock Songs Of Jamaica (1978)Smithsonian Folkways
Calypso music recorded in Jamaica.
- – Education in School
- 1. – Education in School
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Calypso And MeringuesCalypso And Meringues (1953)Smithsonian Folkways
Calypsos and Meringues recorded by the great anthropologist Harold Courlander in Haiti.
- – Carnival Is Bacchanal
- 1. – Carnival Is Bacchanal
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Jorge BenJorge Ben (1969)Philips
Samba soul classic from Jorge Ben! One of his greatest albums, and a true treasure through and through! The tunes explode with an amazing sense of energy...
- – Criola
- – Cade Tereza
- – Barbarella
- – Take It Easy My Brother Charles
- – Descobri Que Eu Sou Un Anjo
- 1. – Criola
- 3. – Cade Tereza
- 4. – Barbarella
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Lord InvaderCalypso (1955)Smithsonian Folkways
One of Calypso's finest exponents, recorded in 1955
- – Brown Skin Girl
- 5. – Brown Skin Girl
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Brazil: Songs of ProtestZelia Barbosa Sings of the Sertao & Favela (1968)Smithsonian Folkways
Killer, killer, killer 60s hard bossa! There are tough versions of 'Carcara' (check out the audio), Edu Lobo's 'Cheganca', 'Opiniao' and other protest...
- – Carcara (The Vulture)
- 7. – Carcara (The Vulture)
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Panama! 3: Calypso Panameno, Guajira jazz & Cumbia Tipica On The Isthmus 1960-75Soundway
This is the brilliant third installment from Soundways 'Panama!' series of super-rare latin gems!!!
Panama connects North and South America and its...
- lord panama and the stickers – fire down below
- papi brandao y sus ejecutivos – bilongo
- ceferino nieto – el pajaro zum zum
- soul apollo with frederick clarke – chombo pa' la tienda
- ralph weeks with the telecasters – gua-jazz
- 1. lord panama and the stickers – fire down below
- 3. papi brandao y sus ejecutivos – bilongo
- 4. ceferino nieto – el pajaro zum zum
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Jump Up CarnivalJump Up Carnival (1956)Smithsonian Folkways
Recorded in Trinidad. "And now ladies and gentlemen...Lord Melody's coming to knock you out now." The audience roars as the calypsonian king boasts about...
- – Calypso Tent: Carnival
- 2. – Calypso Tent: Carnival
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Real Calypso, Vol. 2: Out The FireCalypso Songs of Social Commentary and Love TroublesSmithsonian Folkways
According to the original liner notes, this selection of 1930s Trinidadian calypso is "colorful and exuberant and richly expressive and often hilariously...
- – Reign of the Georges
- 1. – Reign of the Georges
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John Crow Say..Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and Play (1981)Smithsonian Folkways
Fascinating roots Jamaican recordings recorded by John Storm Roberts in 1981.
- – I Saw the Lighthouse
- 14. – I Saw the Lighthouse
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Hellish CalypsoHellish Calypso (1962)Smithsonian Folkways
Geat compilation of Calypso from Trinidad and Tobago! Why "Hellish"? The liner notes explain that it's in part because of the very apparent "pear-shaped...
- King Fighter – They Ballin' My Name
- 1. King Fighter – They Ballin' My Name
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