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A form of folk music developed in Trinidad, West Indies, and originally sung at carnivals. In Trinidad, calypso music is generally sung to a guitar and maraca accompaniment that establishes a complex counterrhythm with the voice of the singer in a style probably based on the percussive rhythms of native African music. Since about 1945, steel drums (oil drums, modified and tuned) have also been used, often played in bands.
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Ranked Sites
Trinidad Calypso Tent
Full of facts about Calypso and Soca music, featuring artists from Trinidad and Tobago. Includes RealAudio samples. Links to many related sites.4
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Grenada Music: The Mighty Sparrow
Information about a compilation entitled "A-Z The Mighty Sparrow: Calypso Catalogue" which chronicles Sparrow's recorded contributions to the art of calypso.3
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Caribbean Depot
Information about several Caribbean artists and bands based in the Los Angeles, California area.3
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The Calypso Archives
Extensive information on Calypso recordings including discographies for many calypsonians and calypso/soca record labels.4
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Calypso: A World Music
Photographs and illustrations of the international history of Calypso from 1930 through 1970. Includes artist profiles, songs, audio, upcoming events, and a bibliography.NA
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