
Edric Connor (2 August 1913–13 October 1968) was a pioneering calypso singer, folklorist and actor who was born in Mayaro, Trinidad, in 1913. He migrated in 1944 to the United Kingdom, where he chiefly lived and worked until his death from a stroke in London, England, at the age of 55. In 1951 Connor was responsible for bringing the Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra - TASPO - to the Festival of Britain. In 1956, he recorded the first Manchester United Football Club song, "The Manchester United Calypso".
This collection investigates the cultural significance and historical evolution of Trinidadian calypso music as a primary vehicle for Caribbean identity and storytelling. Edric Connor, a prominent folklorist and performer, compiles these songs to preserve the oral traditions of his homeland. The work serves as both an anthology of musical compositions and a documentation of the social conditions and rhythmic structures prevalent in early 20th-century Trinidad. By presenting these lyrics and melodies, the author argues for the recognition of calypso as a sophisticated form of cultural expression.
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Scholars and music historians frequently cite this collection as a foundational resource for understanding the early international dissemination of Caribbean folk music. Experts note that the text provides a valuable primary source perspective on the intersection of performance art and cultural preservation during the mid-20th century.
Page Count:
76
Publication Date:
1958-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0193302357
ISBN-13:
9780193302358
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