http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68691&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rssA boxer turned singer, Growling Tiger began his career as a Calypso singer in 1934. Steeped in Trinidad's African, Spanish and French heritages, his baritone-dipping voice carries a quintessential Caribbean lilt. He came to prominence during the golden age of Calypso, when music served as society's telegraph: political commentary, gossip, humorous and risque anecdotes, and social protest were integral elements. The music is a throwback to the Creole music that predates Calypso, employing minor keys and folk instrumentation such as acoustic bass, violin, mandolin-like guitar, percussion and flute. A master of improvisation (extempo) and the competitive Calypsonian duel, Tiger could rhyme on diverse subjects with intelligence and wit. Rappers take heed -- Growling Tiger could school you. - Robert LeaverCalypsoen720Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:48:51 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68691&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss A boxer turned singer, Growling Tiger began his career as a Calypso singer in 1934. Steeped in Trinidad's African, Spanish and French heritages, his baritone-dipping voice carries a quintessential Caribbean lilt. He came to prominence during the golden age of Calypso, when music served as society's telegraph: political commentary, gossip, humorous and risque anecdotes, and social protest were integral elements. The music is a throwback to the Creole music that predates Calypso, employing minor keys and folk instrumentation such as acoustic bass, violin, mandolin-like guitar, percussion and flute. A master of improvisation (extempo) and the competitive Calypsonian duel, Tiger could rhyme on diverse subjects with intelligence and wit. Rappers take heed -- Growling Tiger could school you. - Robert Leaver http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.171832&variant=play&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss Calypso Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:00:00 -0700 Growling Tiger Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.171832 alb.171832 Growling Tiger art.68691 9.99 Portraits: The Growling Tiger Of Calypso alb.171832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/2/1/9/1659129_170x170.jpg 1998-10-16 00:00:00.0 1998-02-10 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.171832&variant=play&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.171832&variant=data&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.185670&variant=play&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss Calypso Wed, 4 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Growling Tiger Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.185670 alb.185670 Growling Tiger art.68691 0.0 Knockdown Calypsos alb.185670 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/3/1/411357_170x170.jpg 2004-02-04 00:00:00.0 1979-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.185670&variant=play&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.185670&variant=data&rws=%2Fgrowling-tiger%2Fdiscography.rss