You know, I'm a modern day Harry Belafonte; I got the swagger of the island.
What really swings is the music of the United States, Cuba, the Caribbean and vicinity, and, of course, Brazil. The rest is all waltzes.
As soon as I heard 'Calypso,' I loved it.
While growing up in Birmingham around a lot of West Indian people, reggae and calypso were big influences early on but Otis Redding was the one person who made me wanna sing myself.
In Brazil, you buy tickets to go to the stadium to watch the carnival, but in Trinidad, you buy a costume and take part. There are very few things that can rival that experience.
You’re that lady,” Leo said. “The one who was named after Caribbean music.” Her eyes glinted murderously. “Caribbean music.” “Yeah. Reggae?” Leo shook his head. “Merengue? Hold on, I’ll get it.” He snapped his fingers. “Calypso!
I grew up on dancehall music, and it holds a strong place in my heart.
And I was in another band called Flash In The Pan, which was soca, Latin music, down in Laguna Beach.
And there's some Latino music I like, and some reggae music.
