Drums of Trinidad
Various Artists
This recording of hand drumming from Port of Spain demonstrates African-derived rhythms performed in Trinidad and the broader Caribbean region, including the nation, koromanti, manding, halicord, congo and calinda rhythms. RELATED LESSON PLAN
"Steel band Style, Calypso Culture and Childhood Chants: Trinidadian Music for the Classroom"
Release Info
Catalog Number
COOK01045
Year(s) Released
1956
Label(s)/Collection(s)
Country(s)
Genre(s)
Instrument(s)
Recording Era(s)
Credit(s)
Emory Cook - Recorder
Cook - Photographer (Cover)
Cook - Photographer (Cover)
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