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Marvellous Boy Calypso from West Africa

Calypso, African

CD HJRCD38£10.99
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Roy Chicago – Olubunmi
Mayor's Dance Band – Bere Bote
Bobby Benson – Calypso Minor One
Ebeneezer Calender – Cost of Living Nar Freetown

1. Famous Scrubs – Poor Freetown Boy
2. Bobby Benson – Taxi Driver
3. Chris Ajilo – Ariwo
4. Roy Chicago – Olubunmi
5. Mayor's Dance Band – Bere Bote
6. Stev Amechi – Nylon Dress
7. Ebenezer Calender – Fire Fire Fire
8. Famous Scrubbs – Scrubbs Na Marvellous Boy
9. Godwin Omabuwa – Dick Tiger's Victory
10. Rolling Stone – Igha Suo Gamwen
11. ET Mensah – The Tree and the Monkey
12. Bobby Benson – Calypso Minor One
13. Ebeneezer Calender – Cost of Living Nar Freetown
14. Ebeneezer Calender – Me Nar Poor Old Man Nor Do Me So
15. Bobby Benson – Gentleman Bobby
16. Victor Olaiya – Yabomisa Sawale
17. The Rhythm Aces – Mami
18. Ebeneezer Calender – Arria Baby

Great new compilation from Honest Jon's!

Another top package of obscure music from the 1940s and 50s, this time focusing on the calypso sounds of West Africa!

Beautifully packaged and with exensive sleeve notes and photos, this is an essential compilation for any fan of the calypso sound!

Check it out calypso fans!

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