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Calypso
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Genre
Calypso comes from Trinidad, where singers at carnival commented on politics and daily life with humour and mockery. From the 1930s calypso was recorded and became known in America as well. In 1948, on arriving in England aboard the ship Empire Windrush, Lord Kitchener sang London Is the Place for Me, which he recorded two years later. Calypso influenced the music of the entire Caribbean, including that of Jamaica.
Listening
Listening tip. In London Is the Place for Me, hear how the singing almost talks, with lyrics full of detail and a swinging band beneath.
London Is the Place for Me · Lord Kitchener, 1951Apple Music ↗
Jean and Dinah · Mighty Sparrow, 1956Apple Music ↗
Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora) · Harry Belafonte, 1961Apple Music ↗
In School of Rock
The chapters, maps and magazine stories of School of Rock are currently available in Dutch only.
- Genre MapNL Map
- The Dream Factory: Film Reel 7NL Reader
- After Hours: Session 2NL Reader
- After Hours: Session 4NL Reader
See also
Categories: Genres