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Calypso Music is a Window into Caribbean politics
Manage episode 372190996 series 3487287
In this experimental episode of Caribbean Progress with Rasheed Griffith, Rasheed reviews three Caribbean songs with two long-time friends, Kenidi Prescod and Akil Walton. These songs fall under the genre of social commentary calypso, referencing political decisions throughout the Caribbean. This episode was fun, and we hope you enjoy it.
Note: Bajan means Barbadian.
The lyrics of the songs discussed in the episode are in the transcription section.
Resources
Gypsy - Sinking Ship
Ras Iley - IMF Take Over
Mighty Sparrow - Federation
Caribbean Progress Podcast episode with Anton Howes
Notes Towards Caribbean Dollarization (Part 1) by Rasheed Griffith
What Should A Caribbean Think Tank Do? by Rasheed Griffith
Contact Info: CPSI
X (Twitter): @cpsi_org
Email us at progress@cpsi.org
Chapter
1. Calypso Music is a Window into Caribbean politics (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Caribbean Calypso Social Commentary (00:00:05)
3. Caribbean Economy and IMF Policies (00:13:12)
4. IMF and Social Commentary Reflections (00:21:51)
5. Leadership and Borrowing Impact Barbados' Economy (00:25:57)
6. Failure of British West Indies Federation (00:37:34)
7. Rise and Fall of the Federation (00:44:26)
8. The Failure of Federation in Canada (00:53:11)
42 episode
Manage episode 372190996 series 3487287
In this experimental episode of Caribbean Progress with Rasheed Griffith, Rasheed reviews three Caribbean songs with two long-time friends, Kenidi Prescod and Akil Walton. These songs fall under the genre of social commentary calypso, referencing political decisions throughout the Caribbean. This episode was fun, and we hope you enjoy it.
Note: Bajan means Barbadian.
The lyrics of the songs discussed in the episode are in the transcription section.
Resources
Gypsy - Sinking Ship
Ras Iley - IMF Take Over
Mighty Sparrow - Federation
Caribbean Progress Podcast episode with Anton Howes
Notes Towards Caribbean Dollarization (Part 1) by Rasheed Griffith
What Should A Caribbean Think Tank Do? by Rasheed Griffith
Contact Info: CPSI
X (Twitter): @cpsi_org
Email us at progress@cpsi.org
Chapter
1. Calypso Music is a Window into Caribbean politics (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Caribbean Calypso Social Commentary (00:00:05)
3. Caribbean Economy and IMF Policies (00:13:12)
4. IMF and Social Commentary Reflections (00:21:51)
5. Leadership and Borrowing Impact Barbados' Economy (00:25:57)
6. Failure of British West Indies Federation (00:37:34)
7. Rise and Fall of the Federation (00:44:26)
8. The Failure of Federation in Canada (00:53:11)
42 episode
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