Lord Invader - Calypso in New York [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Inspired improvisation and compelling rhythms, created by piano, small orchestra, and sometimes a drum and hand clapping, characterize these performances, which Lord invader (Rupert Westmore Grant, 1914-1962) recorded for Moses Asch in the 1940s and 1950s. Whether recounting events in Trinidad, describing his experiences in New York City, performing traditional songs, or criticizing American racism, Lord Invader combines rhythms and ideas in his unique calypsonian fashion. Thirteen of the 26 tracks are released here for the first time. Extensive annotations by John Cowley include lyrics, bibliography, and discography. 73 minutes. 32-page booklet. Compiled and annotated by John Cowley.

Out The Fire

Ten Thousand To Bar Me One

Cousin Family

When You Hear I Die

New York Subway

Me One Alone

Sly Mongoose

Happy Land Of Canaan (2)

Mary Ann

Yankee Dollar

Pepsi-Cola

Tied-Tongue Baby

God Made Us All

The Soldiers Came And Broke Up My Life (2)

Labor Day

Brown Girl In The Ring

Chicago, Chicago (2)

My Intention Is War

No Place Like The West Indies

My Experience On The Reperbahn (2nd Version) - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Auf Wiedersehen - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Cat O'Nine Tails - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Crisis In Arkansas - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Steel Band War - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

You're Wasting Your Time (2)

I'm Going Back To Africa

Out The Fire

Ten Thousand To Bar Me One

Cousin Family

When You Hear I Die

New York Subway

Me One Alone

Sly Mongoose

Happy Land Of Canaan (#2)

Mary Ann

Yankee Dollar

Pepsi-Cola

Tied-Tongue Baby

God Made Us All

The Soldiers Came And Broke Up My Life (#2)

Labor Day

Brown Girl In The Ring

Chicago, Chicago (#2)

My Intention Is War

No Place Like The West Indies

My Experience On The Reperbahn (2nd Version) - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Auf Wiedersehen - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Cat O'Nine Tails - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Crisis In Arkansas - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

Steel Band War - Lord Invader And His Calypso Group

You're Wasting Your Time (#2)

I'm Going Back To Africa

• Genre: Folk & Country
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 93074045428

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