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Jules SIms from Trinidad was one of the leading figures in popularizing Calypso music. In September 1914 the technicians of the Victor company went to Trinidad to record live music on the streets. So Jules Sims was one of the first to be recorded live. Before the music was Europeanized, “civiliz… read more -
I-Roy
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Roy Samuel Reid (June 28, 1944-November 27, 1999, born in St. Thomas, Jamaica) - better known as I-Roy - was a Jamaican deejay who had a ve… read moreRoy Samuel Reid (June 28, 1944-November 27, 1999, born in St. Thomas, Jamaica) - better known as I-Roy - was a Jamaican deejay who had a very prolific career during the '70s. Deriving his name and to some extent his style from U-Roy, Reid was also heavily influenced in his early career by De… read more -
Al Philip Iere Syncopators
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Mighty Terror
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Fitzgerald Henry (13 January 1921 – 14 March 2007), better known as The Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. He was born Fitzgeral… read moreFitzgerald Henry (13 January 1921 – 14 March 2007), better known as The Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. He was born Fitzgerald Cornelius Henry in Anguilla Village, Arouca, Trinidad. He studied trumpet as a child and also sa… read moreFitzgerald Henry (13 January 1921 – 14 March 2007), better known as The Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. He was born Fitzgerald Cornelius Henry in Anguilla Village, Arouca, Trinidad. He studied trumpet as a child and also sang in church and school choirs. His career started in 1947, … read more -
Tenor Saw
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Clive "Tenor Saw" Bright was raised in the Payne Avenue district of West Kingston. His first single, "Roll Call" was re… read moreClive "Tenor Saw" Bright was raised in the Payne Avenue district of West Kingston. His first single, "Roll Call" was recorded in 1984 for George Phang's Powerhouse label, on the "Queen Majesty" rhythm. … read moreClive "Tenor Saw" Bright was raised in the Payne Avenue district of West Kingston. His first single, "Roll Call" was recorded in 1984 for George Phang's Powerhouse label, on the "Queen Majesty" rhythm. He moved on, with his friend Nitty Gritty, to work with Suga… read more -
Jackie Mittoo
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Jackie Mittoo (Donat Roy Mittoo, Browns Town, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, 3 March 1948 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 16 December 1990) was a J… read moreJackie Mittoo (Donat Roy Mittoo, Browns Town, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, 3 March 1948 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 16 December 1990) was a Jamaican organ, piano and keyboard player, songwriter and musical director. Keyboard virtuoso Jack… read moreJackie Mittoo (Donat Roy Mittoo, Browns Town, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, 3 March 1948 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 16 December 1990) was a Jamaican organ, piano and keyboard player, songwriter and musical director. Keyboard virtuoso Jackie Mittoo was among the true legends of reggae – a fou… read more