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Lord Beginner
16,150 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
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Young Tiger
13,453 listeners
George Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Por… read moreGeorge Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where his childhood was imbued with the African traditions of S… read moreGeorge Browne (May 4, 1920 – March 23, 2007), better known as the Young Tiger, was a Trinidadian calypso musician. Born Edric Browne in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where his childhood was imbued with the African traditions of Shango and Spiritual Baptist Shouting, he assumed the name Ge… read more
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Charlie Binger & His Quartet
8,909 listeners
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Duke Of Iron
4,038 listeners
The Duke of Iron (born Cecil Anderson, 1906 — 1968) was a well-known calypsonian, nightclub and concert entertainer, and recording artist f… read moreThe Duke of Iron (born Cecil Anderson, 1906 — 1968) was a well-known calypsonian, nightclub and concert entertainer, and recording artist from the 1930s through the 1960s. He was renown for his bawdy humor, crisp diction, and confident v… read moreThe Duke of Iron (born Cecil Anderson, 1906 — 1968) was a well-known calypsonian, nightclub and concert entertainer, and recording artist from the 1930s through the 1960s. He was renown for his bawdy humor, crisp diction, and confident vocal mannerisms. His clarity in pronouncing English lyrics h… read more
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Atilla the Hun
4,638 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
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Lord Invader & His Calypso Rhythm Boys
5,840 listeners
Rupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port… read moreRupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1915, and died in New York in 1962. Invader became active in cal… read moreRupert Grant, more commonly known as Lord Invader, was a prominent calypsonian with a very distinctive, gravelly voice. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1915, and died in New York in 1962. Invader became active in calypso in the mid-1930s. He wrote many calypsos; his most famo… read more
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The Caresser
5,742 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
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Lord Spoon & David
7,538 listeners
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The Mighty Terror & His Calypsonians
5,477 listeners
Fitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started … read moreFitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and in 1953 arrived in England. On arrival in England, he went first to London. In his own… read moreFitzgerald Henry (January 13, 1921 – March 14, 2007), better known as the Mighty Terror, was a Trinidadian calypsonian. His career started in 1947 and in 1953 arrived in England. On arrival in England, he went first to London. In his own words: "I jump in a taxi and I say, Do you know of a g… read more
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The Mighty Terror
6,510 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