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It originated from the West Indian island of Trinidad. It was evolved from West African Kaiso music .Calypso was first recorded as instrumental music. This original style of Calypso carried a heavy Jazz influence
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∙ 9y agoThe modern calypso music heard today comes from Trinidad and Tobago. This type of music was started sometime in the early 1900's and is still popular today.
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∙ 13y agoCalypso is mostly from the caribiean. (sos about spelling)
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∙ 14y agoIn 1721, I think.
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When did calypso music begin?
Well, calypso was first recorded in the 1930's. It is a combination of African and Carribean music styles. The two must have mixed together in the 20th century to make calypso.
What genre of music is indigenous to Antigua?
Calypso and Soca
What type of music is calypso?
hailonder Calypso is a genre of Afro-Caribbean music that comes primarily from the island of Trinidad (though calypso is found throughout the Caribbean). Like most genres of Caribbean music, calypso is heavily rooted in West African traditional music, and was originally used as a means of communication between slaves, as well as a form of entertainment.http://www.koollyrics.com
What is the difference between calypso and Reggae music?
Calypso originates from Trinidad while Reggae comes from Jamaica. Also, Calypso music has less vocals than Reggae. sometimes Calypso has a bass guitar as well.
What is gospelypso?
Gospelypso is a combination of gospel music and calypso music.
When did calypso music begin?
Well, calypso was first recorded in the 1930's. It is a combination of African and Carribean music styles. The two must have mixed together in the 20th century to make calypso.
What is the name for calypso in Jamaica?
The name for calypso music in Jamaica is soca music
Where can you her calypso music?
NO
What genre of music is indigenous to Antigua?
Calypso and Soca
Where does calypso music come from?
Modern calypso music comes from the Caribbean island republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the purpose of calypso?
the total purpose of calypso is for personal music pleasure.
Are kaiso music and calypso music the same?
Yes they are.
What type of music is calypso?
hailonder Calypso is a genre of Afro-Caribbean music that comes primarily from the island of Trinidad (though calypso is found throughout the Caribbean). Like most genres of Caribbean music, calypso is heavily rooted in West African traditional music, and was originally used as a means of communication between slaves, as well as a form of entertainment.http://www.koollyrics.com
What is the difference between calypso and Reggae music?
Calypso originates from Trinidad while Reggae comes from Jamaica. Also, Calypso music has less vocals than Reggae. sometimes Calypso has a bass guitar as well.
What is gospelypso?
Gospelypso is a combination of gospel music and calypso music.
What type of dance do they do to calypso music?
pop
