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Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul 1969-1979
Various Artists
Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul 1969-1979
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, R&B
 
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Strut turns its magnifying glass onto the Caribbean for CALYPSOUL 70, a celebration of the magnificent array of crossover calypso, reggae, latin, Afro and soul styles that emerged, often from small studio and label stable...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul 1969-1979
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Strut Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 9/2/2008
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, R&B
Styles: Disco, Caribbean & Cuba, Calypso, By Decade, 1970s, Funk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 730003303722, 0730003303722

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Album Description
Strut turns its magnifying glass onto the Caribbean for CALYPSOUL 70, a celebration of the magnificent array of crossover calypso, reggae, latin, Afro and soul styles that emerged, often from small studio and label stables, during the `70s. Taking the listener on a non-stop island-hop, the album digs deep into Trinidad's steel pan and marching band archives with a terrific pan cover of Gwen McCrae's `90% Of Me Is You' alongside tough social commentary by `rapso' pioneer, Lancelot Layne. It features a sprinkling of Latin dynamite from Martinique legend Marius Cultier and Cuban salsa heroes Los Van Van and touches on island links with Africa courtesy of Eze Rockcliffe's Yoruba Singers (Guyana) and an Afrobeat-inspired plea for freedom from legendary calypsonian, Duke. To finish, it adds in a strong helping of fascinating soul and disco fusions from short-lived island bands like Magic Circle Express (St Lucia), The Vibrations (Virgin Gorda) and Ophelia (Dominica). As well as a valuable selection for diggers, the album is designed as an ultra-handy package for DJs with a host of playable tracks and rare cover versions. All in all, the perfect funky tropical Summer soundtrack for the beach, club or BBQ. CALYPSOUL 70 features extensive sleeve notes and artist interviews by leading music historian Francis Gooding, alongside rare photos and album sleeves. Compilation by Duncan Brooker, the man behind Strut's `Nigeria 70' s elections.
 

CD Reviews

Unique! Cool!
B. Heying | Luxemburg | 03/31/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a unique and enjoyable compilation of Caribbean music from the 1970's. Lots of variety and well paced; a hip choice for parties. Quality!"