Calypsos

The Group, which made brilliant use of Caribbean rhythms calypsos and sambas, played nothing but extreme joy. ❋ Will Friedwald (2011)

As ever, the tunes were standard Rollins fare – calypsos like Global Warming and a finale of Don't Stop The Carnival, tender ballads racked by sardonic diversions, barging runs and sly quotes. ❋ John Fordham (2010)

Although my ancestral connection to the continent of Afrika and more recently Trinidad is less tangible, the stories that have been weaved through my parents, books and calypsos have allowed me to build upon my experience as an Afrikan-Canadian. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Paul DeGeorge from Harry and the Potters almost started a band that sung the calypsos from Kurt Vonnegut's "Cat's Cradle," as a sort of "weird experimental jazz odyssey" but didn't think anyone would go see it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Hong Kong Mambo Varsity Drag Mambo Parker had himself played ­calypsos (such as "Sly Mongoose") and he also participated in early experiments fusing North American jazz with Cuban dance music (such as "My Little Suede Shoes"). ❋ Unknown (2009)

He contributed some pleasant calypsos and other island songs — Dr. No is set in Jamaica — but the producers were not sure about his attempts at a main theme, so Barry, now with a handful of film and TV credits, was called in to help goose the Bond music in a more secret-agently direction. ❋ Handy, Bruce (2009)

Another koan of sorts from Cat's Cradle and the Bokononist religion (which phrases many of its teachings as calypsos, as part of its absurdist bent), this piece of doggerel is simple and catchy, but it unpacks into a resonant, meaningful philosophy that reads as sympathetic to humanity, albeit from a removed, humoring, alien viewpoint. ❋ Kemo666 (2007)

I will play the guitar for them and we'll learn folk songs, calypsos, Christmas carols, and I will encourage them to sing their favorite pop songs, from Gary Glitter, Suzi Quatro, Mud, et al., and I will recognize shy kindred souls who will be transformed by the act of performing. ❋ Sting (2003)

But Rose aka McArtha Linda Sandy-Lewis, whose life and career are examined in the documentary "Calypso Rose: Lioness of the Jungle," stuck to her calling to write and sing calypsos. ❋ Jared McCallister (2012)

The show covers all musical tastes - from country and western toe-tapping tunes to Caribbean calypsos and the Pharoah's impersonation of Elvis got the audience all shook up. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Encouraged by her mother (to whom she pays moving tribute on "Mama"), she began entering local talent shows from the age of nine, writing her own calypsos and even rapping on national television. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The witty appeals of calypsos are back and judging from the flow of social commentary this year one thing is clear, the country needs to bounce back from the trauma it is in and from an image sullied by the torture of a teenager boy. ❋ Stabroek Staff (2010)

[See] above [definition] of Calypso. ❋ Jade Valentine (2009)

Guy: *[wolf] [whistles]* damn, look at that [smokin'] chick! Guy2: Yep, thats gotta be Calypso. ❋ BeckyK (2012)

That [tune] is Calypso! you are [looking] [mighty] Calypso today ❋ Lord Vadher (2012)

Girl 1: OMG, did you just hear what Calypso just said? Girl 2: She appears to be suffering from a bit of foot-in-mouth [syndrome]. Girl 1: [Oh well], at least she always makes [up for it]. ❋ Mika99 (2012)

also see [soca], reggae, [dancehall], [rocksteady] ❋ Wawa (2004)

Jake: "dude that girl is [smokin] hot, [watch me] get her number" Brad: "Oh that's Calypso, [keep dreaming] bro, everyone wants her!" Jake: "true *sigh*" ❋ Looooooooooooove (2016)

Boy 1: "Bro that chick [can get it] any day" Boy 2: "You gotta be talking bout Calypso Boy 1: "Did you hear what Calypso said in class today" Boy 2: "[Fuck yeah], she's funny, I wish she'd [sit on my face] and tell me jokes" ❋ Thatgoatdude69 (2015)

Sean: [Lakeisha] just texted me [Jimmie]: How do you know it’s her? Sean: I set this special [ringtone] for her “Calypso”, she outstands from my other messages. ❋ Heartless23 (2017)

[I love you] Calypso ❋ Rexloopus (2021)

if Mr. [Grimm] asks to have Calypsos soul, Calypso does that and after [awhile], you see Calypso standing on Mr. Grimm get it? [sole] - soul ❋ Archos (2007)