There are DJs who play calypso… and then there is DJ Aaron 868, who translates the genre. He has a way of presenting the artform that pulls in everyone—even those who swear they only listen to Soca. His mixes are curated with intention, movement, and story; he hooks you with the first track and keeps you wanting more.

As we celebrate Calypso History Month, this mix is a reminder of what calypso truly is:

• Our music, our stories, our social memory, our humor, our politics, our love, and our identity.  
• Calypso is indigenous to Trinidad & Tobago, and through it, we tell ourselves who we are.

Volume 4 of Callaloo & Calypso continues that tradition—a rich pot of classics, commentary, wit, and modern voices, all stewed together with Aaron868’s unmistakable touch.

YouTube notes:

Calypso is a genre of music indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago—and through this artform, "our stories are told." It captures the pulse of our social, political, and economic realities. It makes us laugh with its wit, moves us with its tales of love, and reminds us of who we are. Most importantly, it is our music.

As we celebrate Calypso History Month, let’s honor our music, our artform, and our history—the living heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago.

Track List—Callaloo & Calypso (Vol. 4)

1. Calypso Rising – David Rudder
2. Proverbs—Mighty Bomber
3. Doh Forget—Helon Francis
4. Poor, Pious, and Proud—Cro Cro
5. I In Town Too Long—Chalkdust
6. Flowers—Kerine Tiny Williams-Figaro
7. Saltfish – Mighty Sparrow
8. Congo Man – Mighty Sparrow
9. First Time – Ras Kommanda
10. Never Ever Worry—Lord Pretender
11. Greater Good – Stacey Sobers
12. Big Sale – Queen Victoria
13. The War Goes On—Singing Sandra
14. Who To Blame—Wendell Goodridge
15. I am Erphaan Alves
16. Ah Next Song – Kenny Phillips
17. Voodoo Man – Brigo
18. Freakin’ Streakin’ – Mighty Duke
19. Ah Doh Want to Do It—Pharoah
20. What Is Ah Calypso—Crazy
21. Stay Up Zimbabwe – Brother Valentino
22. Sweet Trinidad—Lord Funny
23. We Wanna Live—Carl & Carol Jacobs
24. Calypso (Keepers of the Flame) – Freetown
25. How Many More Must Die—Mighty Duke
26. What Yuh Willing to Die For—Tigress
27. Sailing—Mighty Trini
28. Sing Hallelujah—T'zayah O’Connor
29. Tory Time – Chuck Gordon
30. Meet We on De Pavement—Lady Gypsy
31. D'CODE (F.A.F.O.) – Mistah Shak
32. Call Dem Out – Brian London

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Production Notes/Music Credits:

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Curated and Mixed by: DJ Aaron 868

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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