description: Classic calypso, one of the greatest creations of Caribbean culture, is more than the frivolous music played for tourists in pink hotels overlooking tropical beaches. Much traditional calypso is also social commentary and has reflected, sometimes not so subtly, Trinidad's difficult social and political evolution.
language: English
title: Calypso Calaloo: Early Carnival Music of Trinidad
titlecomplete: Calypso Calaloo: Early Carnival Music of Trinidad
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Univ Pr of Florida