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Atilla the Hun
4,350 listeners
Atilla the Hun (1892-1962; born Raymond Quevedo) was one of the greatest calypsonians of all times. Atilla the Hun started his musical care… read moreAtilla the Hun (1892-1962; born Raymond Quevedo) was one of the greatest calypsonians of all times. Atilla the Hun started his musical career as a chantwell (lead singer) for a Carnival masquerade band in Port of Spain, Trinidad. By the … read moreAtilla the Hun (1892-1962; born Raymond Quevedo) was one of the greatest calypsonians of all times. Atilla the Hun started his musical career as a chantwell (lead singer) for a Carnival masquerade band in Port of Spain, Trinidad. By the 1920s, he was singing in calypso tents and soon became a ver… read more -
The Lion
6,599 listeners
Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the g… read moreRoaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in t… read moreRoaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in the early 1930s and he is best known for his compositions “Ug… read more -
The Mighty Terror
5,917 listeners
Fitzgerald Henry (b. Jan 13, 1921 – d. March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career starte… read moreFitzgerald Henry (b. Jan 13, 1921 – d. March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and he first debuted at the Calypso Palace Tent in 1948. He joined the Young Brigade Ten… read moreFitzgerald Henry (b. Jan 13, 1921 – d. March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and he first debuted at the Calypso Palace Tent in 1948. He joined the Young Brigade Tent in 1949, where he continued playing until leaving Trinidad… read more -
The Caresser
5,420 listeners
Lord Caresser (Rufus Callender) was a member of the elite group of Trinidadian calypsonians who recorded in New York during the 1930s. His … read moreLord Caresser (Rufus Callender) was a member of the elite group of Trinidadian calypsonians who recorded in New York during the 1930s. His "Edward VIII" became one of the best-known calypsos of all times. After settling in Mont… read moreLord Caresser (Rufus Callender) was a member of the elite group of Trinidadian calypsonians who recorded in New York during the 1930s. His "Edward VIII" became one of the best-known calypsos of all times. After settling in Montreal in the mid-1940s, Caresser appeared frequently in night… read more -
The Tiger
4,213 listeners
Neville Marcano, (1915-1993), known as the Growling Tiger, is a Trinidadian calypsonian. Born in Siparia, Tiger was originally a boxer who… read moreNeville Marcano, (1915-1993), known as the Growling Tiger, is a Trinidadian calypsonian. Born in Siparia, Tiger was originally a boxer who won the Trinidad bantamweight championship in 1929. He was active in calypso from his teens. He w… read moreNeville Marcano, (1915-1993), known as the Growling Tiger, is a Trinidadian calypsonian. Born in Siparia, Tiger was originally a boxer who won the Trinidad bantamweight championship in 1929. He was active in calypso from his teens. He was a member of the Old Brigade of calypso singers, which inc… read more -
Keskidee Trio
1,768 listeners
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Lord Beginner
15,583 listeners
Egbert Moore (1904–1981) known as Lord Beginner, was a popular Trinidadian calypsonian. Moore was born in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. Accord… read moreEgbert Moore (1904–1981) known as Lord Beginner, was a popular Trinidadian calypsonian. Moore was born in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. According to AllMusic: "After attracting attention with his soulful singing in Trinidad and Tobago,… read moreEgbert Moore (1904–1981) known as Lord Beginner, was a popular Trinidadian calypsonian. Moore was born in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. According to AllMusic: "After attracting attention with his soulful singing in Trinidad and Tobago, Lord Beginner was sent by expatriate Portuguese businessman… read more