Calypso and Other Music of Trinidad, 1912-1962: An Annotated Discography

by Craig Martin Gibbs (Compiler)

Overview

Calypso, with its diverse cultural heritage, was the most significant Caribbean musical form from World War I to Trinidad and Tobago Independence in 1962. Though wildly popular in mid-1950s America, Calypso—along with other music from "the island of the hummingbird"—has been largely neglected or forgotten. This first-ever discography of the first 50 years of Trinidadian music includes all the major artists, as well as many obscure performers. Chronological entries for 78 rpm recordings give bibliographical references, periodicals, websites and the recording locations. Rare field recordings are cataloged for the first time, including East Indian and Muslim community performances and Shango and Voodoo rites. Appendices give 10-inch LP (78 rpm), 12-inch LP (33 1/3 rpm), extended play (ep) and 7-inch single (45) listings. Non-commercial field recordings, radio broadcasts and initially unissued sessions also are listed. The influence of Trinidadian music on film, and the "Calypso craze" are discussed. Audio sources are provided. Indexes list individual artists and groups, recording titles and labels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786478514
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	05/14/2015
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

The late Craig Martin Gibbs was a lecturer at Kyoto University in Japan.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Abbreviations
Location of Recordings
The Organization of the Discography
The Discography
Appendices
I. Earliest Known Recording of a Trinidadian Composer
II. Long Playing Records
III. Extended Play and Singles
IV. Noncommercial Field Recordings, Radio Broadcasts and Initially Unissued Sessions
V. Trinidadian Music on Film
VI. Calypso Craze: Three Sample Albums
VII. Audio Sources
Bibliography
Recording Titles Index
Commercial and Noncommercial Recordings Labels Index
Individual Artists and Group Names Index

Editorial Reviews

a carefully presented reference work of great importance to the subject...providing scholarly insights into a highly valuable and influential musical genre. Highly recommended”—Choice.

From the Publisher