'The anthology of the best Calypso from Trinidad from rare early recordings up to the zenith of the 1950s calypso craze"--Container." Various performers. Compilation of previously released material, compiled by Jean Michel Gilbert. Enhanced compact disc. "The data track on this CD contains information about Trinidad and Trininadian music from the Rough Guide books as well as relevant web links"--page [9] of insert. Compact disc. "PC and Apple Mac compatible"--page [9] of insert. Program and biographical notes on the performers in English ([10] pages : col. ports.) inserted in container.
Contents:
Man smart woman smarter (King Radio) (3:05). Mathilda (King Radio) (2:43) -- Human race (Lord Pretender) (3:46) -- Rum & Coca Cola (Calypso Rose) (4:09) -- Edward the VIII (Caresser) (3:07) -- Ugly woman (The Mighty Bomber) (3:00) -- Mary Ann (Lion) (2:25) -- Nora (Relator) (3:53) -- Ah Bernice (Lord Kitchener) (3:01) -- The Lost watch (Duke of Iron) (2:58) -- Gold in Africa (Tiger) (3:00) -- Congo barra (Kiskedee Trio) (3:01) -- Madame Khan (Caresser) (2:54) -- La Reine maribone (Atilla) (2:51) -- Amba cay la (Sam Manning) (3:00) -- Blow wind blow (Belasco's Orchestra ; featuring Houdini) (3:05) -- Caroline (Houdini) (3:03) -- Old lady old lady (Monrose's String Orchestra) (2:55) -- Uncle Jo' gimme mo' (Houdini) (3:08) -- Man smart woman smarter (King Radio) (3:05).
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