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Calypso Dreams

Calypso Dreams


“The best film ever made about Calypso”

CALYPSO DREAMS – a documentary by Geoffrey Dunn & Michael Horne (85 min) 2004

Winner of the Best Caribbean Documentary Film at the 2002 Jamerican Film Festival; also screened at the 2003 Mill Valley Film Festival.

This award-winning film documents the history of Calypso in Trinidad and Tobago. Features performances by Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Rose, Lord Superior, Brother Valentino, Regeneration Now, and Mystic Prowler.

“…brings the amazing history of this music and its culture to life, showing us the roots of modern day reggae, hip hop and rap. Fantastic!” – Bonnie Raitt