Author: Debbie Jacob

Culture, Music, People, Barbados

No Eclipse for the Mighty Gabby

Gabby sat beside a swimming pool under an eclipsing moon on Bayley’s plantation, remembering the first day he met the owner, the...

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Culture, Music, Lifestyle, People, Trinidad and Tobago

David Rudder: The Breakthrough

No doubt about it. David Rudder has booked his place in the history of Caribbean music since his dramatic debut in 1986. “Almost...

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Culture, Music, Reviews

Upbeat (Winter 1994)

Lyrics Man David Rudder (Lypsoland) A lyrics man is a calypsonian with a strong message: listen to the words, not just the music. This is...

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Culture, Music, Reviews

Upbeat (Summer 1995)

Kings Of The Dance Hall Charlie Chaplain & Josey Wales (VP Records) A change is taking place in dancehall. A wider consciousness is...

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Culture, Music, People, Trinidad and Tobago

Shadow: The Uncrowned King

The name Shadow is enough to light up the face of any true calypso fan. No other singer is more mysterious, mesmerising or controversial....

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Culture, Music, Reviews

New Music from the Caribbean

CALYPSO A Tribute To The Mighty Spoiler, Vol. 1 Various artists The Mighty Spoiler was one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most beloved...

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Culture, Music, Reviews

Upbeat (January/February 1998)

SOCA Ah Reading Iwer George (JW Records) Nine uptempo tracks from the unofficial king of fete or party music in Trinidad and Tobago. This...

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Culture, Music, Reviews

Upbeat (May/June 1999)

CARNIVAL ’99 International Chantuelle David Rudder (Lypsoland CR 029) International Chantuelle is a mirror of Trinidad: the sacred and...

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