Various Artists - Calypso - Sounds of the Caribbean Islands

This 10 CD box set features 202 calypso songs, including many rarities that show the development of this uniquely Caribbean music, from 1912 until 1962. Featuring all of the great stars of the genre and all the hits from Harry Belafonte, Lord Kitchener, Lord Melody, Mighty Sparrow and many others.A one of a kind documentation, which demonstrates the historical importance of the music that eventually led to Ska and Reggae. It also includes one disc made up of pop singers performing calypso songs, from the likes of The Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and The Four Aces.