1. The History of Trinidadian Music
... Trinidad became independent from Britain in 1962 the success of calypso in the 50's ushered a period of popularity in the United States beginning with hits like "Day-O" by Harry Belafonte and more traditional Trinidadian songs such as "Jean and Dinah" by Mighty Sparrow, both released in 1956. Calypso began to represent Trinidad abroad and at home, as ... ...
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