Afrika Bambaataa

All music is dance music. But when people think of dance music, they think of techno or just house. Anything you can dance to is dance music. I don't care if it's classical, funk, salsa, reggae, calypso; it's all dance music.

American Musician

Anthony Fantano

Being a hotbed of international travel, of course Panama's music is as diverse as its population. Throughout the '60s and '70s, it wasn't uncommon to hear intricate mixtures of calypso, jazz and cumbia throughout the isthmus.

American Celebrity

Understand that calypso originated in Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its unique culture.

Cultural Origin

Recognize that calypso is usually upbeat and played at celebrations, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Festive Mood

Calypso songs often tell stories, sometimes with humor or social commentary.

Storytelling

Calypso orchids are typically found in cool, moist forests, suggesting a natural and peaceful setting.

Specific Habitat

The calypso orchid is rare and protected, symbolizing precious and delicate beauty.

Rare Beauty

 two the old discarded oil drums suddenly became useful an elaborate process transformed them into world-class musical instruments pounding the drums produce sounds that eventually work their way into everything from Island calypso to classical music

Steel Drums

 especially again the durdurband were very experimental so you could hear you know reggae you could hear calypso you could hear synthesizers