Various Artists - (PRESALE 05/29/26) Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in Trinidad (OBI-STRIP VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Various Artists – Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution In Trinidad
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in Trinidad
Genre: World Music / Caribbean & Cuba
Label: Soundway Records
At the dawn of the 70s a shift was taking place all around the world. The streets of Port of Spain thronged with Black Power marches, trade union demonstrations and Carnival protest bands - one epicentre in a growing global exchange of ideologies and strategies among Pan Africanist circles in Jamaica, Guyana, London, New York, Montreal, Lagos, Accra and beyond. And when the meetings were over, the revolution moved to the cramped secret dance halls, the Carnival fetes, the steelband yards. The music always had a sharp edge. Searing commentary has always been part of the various types of music in Trinidad, and in the absence of lyrics, the defiant use of the drum maintains the resistance, as well as the re-framing of the playing of European instruments to the needs of the message.
Lancelot Layne, Delano Abdul Malik De Coteau, Andre Tanker, Clive Zanda, Mansa Musa were more than artists, they were teachers, community workers and advocates for justice. These recordings are as raw as an all night Carnival jam, the horns loud, the percussion ringing out, the bass dripping with joy and rebellion. Under the modern influences is a solid rhythm, an unbroken connection to Africa, the songs and keys and cadences brought across the middle passage. These songs are a peep into the untapped treasures of a revolutionary generation, looking at the world with fresh eyes and believing that music was a central part of the mission to build consciousness and regain confidence.
Description

Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution In Trinidad showcases the vibrant sounds of Trinidad's music scene. This compilation features a diverse range of artists and styles, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of calypso and beyond.
Highlights

    Vinyl format for an authentic listening experience
    Curated by Soundway Records
    Features a variety of influential artists
    Celebrates the evolution of Trinidadian music
    Perfect for collectors and world music enthusiasts

Track Listing

01. Clive Zanda - Ogun

02. Michael Boothman’s Family Tree - Tabu

03. Lancelot Layne - Umbawa

04. Andre Tanker - River Come Down

05. Black Truth Rhythm Band - Save D Musician

06. Art de Coteau - Kerieka Woman

07. Mansa Musa - Beat The Drum

08. Sensational Roots - Calypso Zest

09. Frends - Mystery Music

10. Abdul Malik de Coteau - More Weight
Format Details

    Label: Soundway Records
    Genre: World Music
    Format: Vinyl

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: WORLD
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 05/29/2026