Crazy For Calypso Sing-Along
Length: 40-60 Minutes
Audience: K-8, Families, Adults and Seniors Group Size: Classroom, Assembly or Activity Center Emphasis: Culture, history and song WHAT ITS ABOUT Calypso music is a lot of fun. From its humble beginnings as the "poor mans newspaper" to its rise to international fame, fueled by Harry Belafonte's hits, people have been “Crazy for Calypso” for many years. This fun educational show is great for kids and families attending library programs and school assemblies. It takes the audience on a musical exploration of life in Trinidad as expressed through popular Calypso songs. It tells the story of a day-in-the-life of a fictitious Calypsonian named "Calypso Joe." The built-in call and response format of Calypso makes it easy for everyone to sing-along. It's great fun for the young and the young at heart! |