Soul Jazz Records' Calypso – Musical Poetry in the Caribbean was first issued in 2014 and has been out of print for nearly 10 years. On its release Calypso was voted one of the year's best 50 reissues in Rolling Stone magazine and received glowing reviews in Pitchfork, The Guardian, Songlines and many more.
This new edition has been fully remastered and comes as a one-off limited edition double vinyl pressing on translucent green vinyl, complete with bespoke inners featuring extensive sleevenotes, notes on all the artists and songs featured, and original artwork and photography.
Featuring Lord Kitchener, The Mighty Viper, Count Zebra, Lord Flea, Lord Hummingbird, King Fighter, Lord Growler, Lord Byron, Lord Ivanhoe and other members of calypso's aristocracy and aristocrats, the album features the music of calypso in its many styles.
Track Listing
Side A
1. Lord Cobra Y Los Pana Afros– Man On The Moon
2. Young Growler– Pussy Galore
3. Lord Hummingbird– Teenage Bossa Nova Girl
4. Lord Byron (7) & Orquesta Nueva Alegria– Yes ParssIn
5. Cyril Diaz & Orchestra– Voodoo
Side B
1. Lord Flea & His Calypsonians– Out De Fire
2. Brownie (10)– The Bed Bug Song
3. Count Zebra & The Seasiders– Cat-O-Nine
4. Carlos Malcolm & His Afro Jamaican Rhythm*– Elena
5. Azie Lawrence* And The Carib Serenaders– West Indians In England
Side C
1. Lord Cobra Y Los Pana Afros– Negro Heart
2. Lord Kitchener– Love In The Cemetery
3. Charlie Binger & His Quartet– Jamaica Is The Place To Go
4. Mighty Dougla– Exchange No Robbery
Side D
1. Viper*– Dog Better Than Man
2. Lord Kitchener– Jamaican Woman
3. JB Williams Band*– Gee Bongo Lay
4. Lord Ivanhoe & His Caribbean Knights– Lift The Iron Curtain
5. King Fighter– People Will Talk
