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VARIOUS West Indian Rhythm – Trinidad Calypsos On World
And Local Events Featuring The Censored Recordings
1938–1940 (2006 UK limited edition 10-CD box set. Stunning
and long out-of-print collection of historically significant
calypso recordings captured in Trinidad by Decca Records
during the Carnival seasons of 1938–1940. This definitive
anthology features a total of 267 tracks, including 35
previously unreleased and censored recordings that were
withheld due to controversial political or social content.
Lovingly restored and remastered, housed in a deluxe 12" x
12" box, complete with a lavishly illustrated 316-page
hardcover book featuring extensive liner notes, rare photos,
song lyrics, essays, and full discographical details from
experts such as John Cowley, Don Hill, and Richard Noblett.
Artists featured include Lord Executor, Atilla The Hun, The
Lion, Tiger, Lord Beginner, Fitz Scott, and many more, tackling
topics ranging from WWII, censorship, and local scandal to
cultural traditions and Carnival life. A truly essential
document for fans of calypso, Caribbean history, and early
world music recordings. The box has some light general wear
with the content in a 'near mint' conditon)
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