Classic calypso sounds from the legendary Lord Kitchener! Despite its praise for London and the 'mother country,' Kitchener and other West Indians who moved to London in the postwar years quickly learned how racist English society was. In this sense, this lovely song is useful accompaniment to Selvon's classic, The Lonely Londoners. For those interested in Lord Kitchener, there is an interesting BBC radio documentary on his life and music.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Birth of Ghana
Ghana is the name we wish to proclaim!
Enjoy this Caribbean calypsonian's tribute to Ghanaian independence from 1957. Kitchener clearly held Kwame Nkrumah in high esteem, and Ghanaian independence was celebrated throughout the African diaspora.
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