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Calypso
DESCRIPTION: Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music which originated in the British and French colonial islands of the Caribbean at about the start of the 20th century. It is an especially integral part of Trinidadian music. The roots of the genre lay in the arrival of African slaves, who, not being allowed to speak with each other, communicated through song. This forged a sense of community among the Africans, who saw their colonial masters change rapidly, bringing French, Spanish and British music styles to the island of Trinidad. The French brought Carnival to Trinidad, and calypso competitions at Carnival grew in popularity, especially after the abolition of slavery in 1834. While most authoritie ...
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A cheerful calypso track featuring steel drums and acoustic guitars. Great party atmosphere. It would be a great track for a children's program or animation. Tropical Music, Calypso
Happy island music, featuring steel drums, upbeat percussion, bass and uke melody.
Relax in the sun and sand. Enjoy! Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Easy, breezy Calypso song with a slight swing. Modeled after the classic Harry Belafonte songs. Featuring nylon-string guitar, acoustic bass, congas. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Bright and breezy traditional calypso piece. Rythmn supplied by drums, bass guitar, cow bell and tambourine together with accoustic guitar and chorused electric piano. Melodies played by accoustic guitar and harmonised tumpet and saxophone. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Positive and Up tempo Tropical Island Fun. Steel drums, guitar, bass and drums. | Usage: full piece composed to be looped or edited for Mobile Games, Flash Games & Advertising, Title Card and Gameplay. Tropical Music, Calypso
Positive Tropical Instrumental, fun and funky with a splash of Contemporary Island Happiness. Acoustic Guitar, Steel Drums and Pan Pipes. |Usage: Cut Scenes, Gameplay, Main Title. Tropical Music, Calypso
Caribbean hybrid with steel drum melody. Opens with conga fill, joined by marimba with definite ending and birds. Great for tropical party or limbo stick scenes. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Quirky, fun, percussive track using just wood instruments. stoccato wood rhythms develop to a gentle melody and accompaniment. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Positive Tropical Instrumental, fun and funky with a splash of Contemporary Island Happiness. Acoustic Guitar, Steel Drums and Pan Pipes. |Usage: Clip Segment, Film, Television, TV, Documentary. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
A traditional Calypso Caribbean piece of music with influences of ska and reggae. The piece also includes some tropical Brass, and really builds towards the chorus. Great for travel and regional documentaries about this part of the world. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
A mix of Underground Calypso and Modern Maltese dance flavours. Vibrant and lively with a hint of zing and spiral twists. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Calypso
Happy theme featuring whistling, steel drums and a ukulele rhythm. Ideal for a holiday program. A real feel good factor about this piece. Tropical Music, Calypso
A light calypso piece featuring real clarinet and flute.Upbeat and playful this track would be great for chidren's programming. Tropical Music, Calypso
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Calypso