{"product_id":"lord-invader-calypso-travels","title":"Lord Invader- Calypso Travels","description":"\u003cp\u003eLord 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. This reissue is part of Smithsonian Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series, bringing to light gems from the extensive collection and revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums released by the label. This album is being released alongside other international classics Gambian Griot Kora Duets by Alhjai Bai Konte, Dembo Konte, and Ma Lamini Jabote and Tuareg Music of the Southern Sahara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe One Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e As Long As It Born in My House (LT. Joe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beautiful Belgic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Experience on the Rapper Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Auf Wiedersehen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crisis in Arkansas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fidel Castro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Carnival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Te We\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cat-O-Nine Tails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Steel Band War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women Trying to Rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e   ","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53091614196048,"sku":"93070873315","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/2762\/2480\/files\/3738607-2523576.jpg?v=1780306160","url":"https:\/\/noirrecordsuk.com\/products\/lord-invader-calypso-travels","provider":"Noir Records Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}