Before reggae, before ska, before soca, there was calypso. Calypso directly descends from the musical styles brought over from African due to slavery. It blends…
Tag: Trinidad
25/11/2020: “Stink Face” by Kerwin Du Bois
When I think of Caribbean music, I normally think of reggae, or ragga dancehall – both associated with Jamaica. They’re laidback and bass heavy. But…
08/05/2018: “Ifetayo” by Black Truth Rhythm Band
The Black Truth Rhythm Band are an interesting band because, despite the general African aesthetic, such the obvious influences from Afro-beats and the fact that…