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Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 20:50
Posted by isIsDePanInMe
November 17, 2007
Video Summary:
"Calypso/Soca classic by the Grandmaster."
Here's some information about Lord Kitchener from his Wikipedia page:
"Aldwyn Roberts (18 April 1922 – 11 February 2000), better known by the stage name Lord Kitchener, was one of the most internationally famous calypsonians.[1] He was the son of a blacksmith, Stephen, and homemaker, Albertha...
Kitchener's success began after he moved to England. His fame continued throughout the 1950s, when calypso achieved international success. Later, though, he moved towards soca, a related style, and continued recording until his death. Kitchener's compositions were enormously popular as the chosen selections for steel bands to perform at the annual National Panorama competition during Trinidad Carnival.
Kitchener emigrated from Trinidad, spending six months in Jamaica before traveling on the Empire Windrush to the UK. In 1952, he met his wife Marjorie. During the 1950s he built a large following in the expatriate communities of the West Indian islands.
"Kitch" became a very important figure to those first 5000 West Indian migrants to the UK. His music[3] spoke of home and a life that they all longed for but in many cases couldn't or wouldn't return to"...
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(Posted in 2008)
unique3000 - you know this is the tunes my parents used to play back in the day when i used to live in dominica aaaaah the memories lol
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Gramazone -I wish I can go back in time to witness these performances. This is priceless
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ma9938818 0-I am proud of my roots.
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playaz19z - Never thought I'd see Kitch performing this song live. Still makes me weak in the knees after all these years.
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unique3000 - wooooy papa i love this tune man
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wolfman4u2nv -What a classic!
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thinkonthis2 -This is so cool! Love this song, brings back so many great memories
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(Posted in 2009)
queendamaris - Oh no, you didnt upload this! Where did u find it?! THank YOU!!!!
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AzucaNegra16 -Queen, it's on the One Hand Don't Clap video. It's a documentary about the history of calpyso and soca featuring Lord Kitchener and Calpyso Rose.
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msjasmine22 - Love this music it reminds me of my dad. he would play kitchener, sparrow and others doing his rock steady.
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SandoTrini- I love lord Kitchener. Trinidad Classic Soca
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tammy403 - allyuh won't believe, but dey does still play dis song at soca parties. classic
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PinoWw-Yeah, I like this song, i've played this song when i was young and still play it, love it!
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LadyLes70 - Thanks for this clip. My uncle is the bassist - son of the late Oscar Mason, Sr. from Antigua. Much appreciated.
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Toracube - Haven't heard this in a while. Wow!
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Nayoluv- look at the ppl in the crowd so chill...omg...how times have changed. No one would be sittin now!
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Mistacayman- this is song is timeless!!
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geedee66 - This song brings back memories..My mum played this when i was a little girl..wicked tune..
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sharwayneg -the best music for your soul
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MightySpoiler -This footage is on the great documentary 'One Hand Don't Clap', Seek it out, if you haven't seen it. I was lucky enough to see my main man, Aldwyn Roberts, at the Calypso Monarchy in 94(?). The year when 'No Wuk fuh Carnival' and 'Pan Earthquake' were out. I've also danced to this tune in Toronto during Caribana. Wonderful, but Kitch had many wonderful songs.
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Jedmead- The Grand Master himself! - a treasure to the entire Caribbean.! Rest in Peace Lord Kitchener. This song was my introduction to kaiso has a little kid - '79 I think.
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Mitou84 - These are African dance steps. It is incredible that culture last forever no matter what. By the way, this song was very popular in Africa back in the 80s. Thanks for the memories. Lord, you deserve your name, RIP
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E8Gurrl- disz iz a soca CLASSIC!!!!
ma gran n her friends always wine up 2 disz tune!
SUGAR BUM SUGAR BUM BUM
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liquid636- His legacy will never end; his music is timeless...
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infoarch1 - Back in the Day when Music in Trinidad meant something more than "wine, jump, and wave"
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baller2705712- i know music back in the day had a deeper meaning, it told you a story and it talks about life and stuff now it just about carinval, wine, jump, and wave nothing wrong with that but they need to change it up...
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TriniIntel- Men like this are immortal. Physical form has come and gone, but the legacy cannot die. I for one have made sure that all of my friends listen to the classics (Roaring Lion, Pretender, Kitch, Sparrow, Bomber, Terror, etcetera).
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locutz -@trinisocajunkie well d growd sitting down dey must be dead yuh doh sit down tuh tune like this
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damedeewah -This reminds me of being a young child and at family parties and dancing with my Granny ( Gone but never ever forgotten) This makes me smile and dance everytime.
Eh papa!!!!! :O)
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Shalamae87-Me toooo!!!!! When i was little i always use to dance with my nana!
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oluchia - lol laughter erupting from meh soul swear! i love this man and i love we trini culture so much eh ...hmmm this is where we need to get back to very soon to save this nation
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briankb1980- this is the man!!!!!
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(Posted in 2010)
dromanvibes48 -the grandmaster of Caiso
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islandgirllove2fete- I was fortunate to see him in Trini at the Lions Center I believe...I could be wrong. I just remember being under a tent and Lord Kitchener jammin' so. R.I.P. Lord Kitchener
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meshaelsmum- Boy!!! I was in Trinidad that year and this was playing from every float and every panyard. Missing that old guy so much - know he is heaven still playing pan and wining down the place!! Blessing Lord Kitchener
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Geoffsshedgirl- know what you mean , i remember being babysat by my cousin Tanya and her fella Robin and listening to this at a young age and thinking how amazing it was now i'm listening to it on a easter sunday whilst eating my breakfast at 41yr lol amazing how the path of life takes the strangest routes lol .........