Trinidad & Tobago 60
To commemorate 60 years of independence for Trinidad & Tobago, musician Winston Albert, (Sobriquet) De Alberto Calypsonian has put together a selection of his top Calypso songs to celebrate this historical day.
De Alberto, began his career in Trinidad in 1985 at the spectacular forum calypso tent, spearheaded by the mighty Chalkdust, The Mighty Duke and many of the greats like David Rudder, Ras Iley and Arrow. He had a few hits like Rambo, Macho belly, Pan woman and Granny Lucas.
At the time, he was in the calypso circuit preparing shows on New York, Washington, Jamaica, Grenada, St Martin, St Vincent, and more. His most memorable performance then was at Broadway with the Mighty Sparrow.
Since De Alberto arrived in the UK in 1990, he has been teaching and singing all over. He has performed at the House of Lords, Lord’s Cricket Ground, Hackney Empire, the Carnival Village at Notting Hill, as well as events in Switzerland and France.
Winston Albert
De Alberto’s top Calypso songs to celebrate Trinidad & Tobago independence:
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A beautiful composition celebrating women in calypso which is loved throughout the nation
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Celebrating Trinidad as a Nation.
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Acknowledging the history of Slavery.
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Questioning the progress mankind has made.
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A classic song on the dangerous of cocaine which started to plague the streets of Trinidad and Tobago.
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One of the best Calypso songs composed by the grand master, Lord Kitchener.
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Written by Winsford DeVines, acknowledging women who play the steel pan and sung by De Alberto.
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This number advises our children on the importance of education.
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This song advises the nation on how to be successful after we achieved independence.
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This was a national anthem for most Trinidadians.
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One of the great Calypso love songs.