Lord Invader and His Calypso Group: Calypso Travels (VINYL LP)

Lord Invader was one of the most iconic and well-regarded calypso musicians of the mid-20th century. Coming from humble beginnings in the musical hotbed of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Invader gained notoriety for his unique voice and lyrical prowess. Calypso Travels, his final album released just before his death, was produced in New York in 1960 by Folkways founder Moses Asch. The album showcases Lord Invader’s talent for biting lyrics that reference contemporary happenings, such as the rise of Fidel Castro, his experience at the 1956 World Fair in Belgium, the arrival of the Little Rock Nine in 1957 desegregating the public schools in the United States, and his touring experiences in Europe in the 1950s. An icon of Caribbean music, and one of the major forces exporting it to the world, Lord Invader epitomizes the spirit of calypso – boisterous, acerbic, and joyful.

1 Me One Alone
2 As Long As It Born in My House (LT. Joe)
3 Beautiful Belgic
4 My Experience on the Rapper Band
5 Auf Wiedersehen
6 Crisis in Arkansas
7 Fidel Castro
8 Carnival
9 Te We
10 Beway
11 Cat-O-Nine Tails
12 Steel Band War
13 Women Trying to Rule