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Lord Invader

Title: Calypso in New York

Label: Smithsonian Folkways

Cat No:SFWCD40454
Format:CD

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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.

Track Listing for Calypso in New York
Out The Fire - Lord Invader - 2:48
ten Thousand To Bar Me One - Lord Invader - 2:01
cousin Family - Lord Invader - 2:21
when You Hear I Die - Lord Invader - 2:08
new York Subway - Lord Invader - 2:26
me One Alone - Lord Invader - 1:42
sly Mongoose - Lord Invader - 2:22
happy Land Of Canaan - Lord Invader - 2:01
mary Ann - Lord Invader - 2:27
yankee Dollar - Lord Invader - 2:31
pepsi-cola - Lord Invader - 1:46
tied-tongue Baby - Lord Invader - 2:44
god Made Us All - Lord Invader - 4:32
the Soldier's Came And Broke My Life - Lord Invader - 2:33
labor Day - Lord Invader - 2:34
brown Girl In The Ring - Lord Invader - 1:49
chicago, Chicago - Lord Invader - 2:56
my Intention Is War - Lord Invader - 4:18
no Place Like The West Indies - Lord Invader - 2:55
my Experience On The Reperbahn - Lord Invader - 2:49
auf Weidersehen - Lord Invader - 2:30
cat O'nine Tails - Lord Invader - 3:06
crisis In Arkansas - Lord Invader - 3:16
steel Band War - Lord Invader - 3:29
you're Wasting Your Time - Lord Invader - 4:13
i'm Going Back To Africa - Lord Invader - 4:55

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Calypso in New York