Caribbean Music
Steel Pan Trust (www.steelpantrust.com) is hosting an event for Black History Month called Pan Clash Pan Clash is a soloist competition for steelpan musician’s aged 13-30. At least 5 young people will be taking part and they will be soloing to Nora Jones ‘Don’t Know Why’ and free-styling to an original piece of music that […]
Gyptian – Sex, Love and Reggae Gyptian is revving up for his upcoming studio album Sex, Love and Reggae (October 28, VP Records) and reveals his “colorful” title track yesterday via Pitchfork. The Major Lazer and Jerry Wonda produced single Sex, Love and Reggae features guest vocals from Angela Hunte (co-writer for Jay Z’s Grammy-winning […]
On the evening of August 26th 2013, Carnival Monday, promptly at 7pm, Giselle, Soca/Calypso performing artiste and Chairperson of the Association of British Calypsonians, in her capacity as Master Of Ceremonies, brought the proceedings of ‘The World Stage’ in London’s Powis Square to an end. It was all part of the celebration of the 49th […]
For the second week running we find King Socrates of St. Kitts/Nevis, being featured as the main attraction at ‘The Tabernacle’, Powis Square, London, by special invitation of The Association of British Calypsonians. This was great and welcoming news when first the story broke about the reaction to his debut appearance on Friday, August 9th, […]
Calypso Pioneers 1912 – 1937 from Rounders Records Calypso Pioneers captures the musical history of early Calypso. Compiled and annotated by Dick Spottswood and Don Hill, the album includes performances by pioneers such as Lovey’s Band and Merrick’s Orchestra, and better-known artists like Wilmoth Houdini and Atilla the Hun. Calypso Pioneers 1912-1937 Label: Rounder Records […]