Discover the intriguing story of Lord Kitchener's final moments in Barbados, the Grand Master of the Calypso artform. From singing and writing calypso music in the late 1930s to his mysterious death, this video will give you a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential figures in Caribbean music history. Don't miss out on this captivating tale of music, culture, and mystery.
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The Grand master of the Calypso Artform last episode. Aldwin Roberts “ the Grandmaster” known in the calypso world as “ Kitchener” had been singing and writing calypso music from the late 1930's to present.
A native son of Trinidad and Tobago (Arima) he was fascinated by the “ steel pan” ( an instrument created from empty oil drums) from his easy years. He composed for “ Bar 20" a steel orchestra in the early 1950's.
His first calypso saluting calypso music was “ The Beat of the Steelband” and from then to now he continues to arrange and produce hit music for the steel orchestra. He won road March title ten times during the era of 1963 through 1976.
His musical arrangements have been geared for the National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago “The Steel Pan”. Although many have followed in his footsteps none has come up to par. Some of his hits include,” Rain-o-Rama”, “Maggie”, “Symphony in G”, “Symphony on the Streets” and “Mass in May”.
Kitchener has traveled an performed throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Canada and the United States. He is the first calypsonian to travel and perform in Jamaica in the 1940's before reggae was born.
Song: Green Fig
Artist: Kitchener
Song: La Yu Lee
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Trouble in Arima
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Kitch Come go to Bed
Artist: Kitchener
Song: No Wok for Carnival
Artist: Kitchener
Song: London is the Place for Me
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Nora Nora
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Mystery Band
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Toco Band
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Tribute to Spree Simon
Artist: Hatter Steel Orchestra
Song: Love in The Cemetery
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Twelve Bar Joan
Artist: Kitchener
Song: Sugar Bum
Artist: Kitchener
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