Calypso Rose - Calypso Rose and Friends '2019
Artist | Calypso Rose Related artists |
Album name | Calypso Rose and Friends |
Country | |
Date | 2019 |
Genre | World |
Play time | 18:57 min |
Format / Bitrate | Stereo 1420 Kbps
/ 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps |
Media | CD |
Size | 47; 131 MB |
Price | Download $1.95 |
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Calypso Rose is the undisputed Calypso Queen. Rose writes her first Calypso « Glass Thief » in 1955. In 1963, Calypso Rose wins the « Calypso King » contest with her first recorded song « Cooperation ». She is the first time in history a woman wins the title. She becomes the « Calypso Queen » and got her first gold record with « Do Them Back ». Rose received several awards such as the title of Ambassador at Large of Liberia with « Pepper Soup », the « Most Outstanding Woman » by the National Action Committee for Women in Trinidad and Tobago, the international award of Caribbean music, Culture fest Bob Marley Music Award, Council Member Ruben Wills city of New York proclamation, Womex Artist of the Year award, « Victoires de la Musique » (world music), Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the SACEM’s prize for the composer of the year. Manu Chao helped Rose to produce her « Far From Home » album, released in 2016. In April 2019 she became the oldest artist ever to perform at Coachella. At 79 years old shes now on an international tour and preparing the release of her forthcoming album. Listen to the first extract Young Boy » 01. Calypso Rose; Nailah Blackman; Lao Ra - Baila Mami (feat. Nailah Blackman & Lao Ra) (2:57) 02. Calypso Rose; Patrice; Kobo Town - Same Boat (feat. Patrice & Kobo Town) (2:23) 03. Calypso Rose; Manu Chao - Clandestino (feat. Calypso Rose) (2:39) 04. Calypso Rose; The Interrupters; Tim Timebomb - Amazing Grace (feat. The Interrupters & Tim Timebomb) (4:01) 05. Calypso Rose; Machel Montano - Young Boy (Trinidad Mix) (3:46) 06. Calypso Rose; Nailah Blackman; Lao Ra - Baila Mami (feat Nailah Blackman & Lao Ra) (King Doudou Remix) (3:13)