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There is a common myth surrounding Caribbean indigenous history that starts and ends with colonialism. In today's episode, we are joined by linguist Dr. Paula Prescod to explore what her new scholarly collection

In honor of Calypso History Month this October, we reshare this throwback with music sociologist Dr. Meagan A. Sylvester. Calypso isn’t just a sound you dance to, it’s a way Caribbean people have documented power, pain, pride, and punchlines for centuries. Together, we follow calypso from its roots in the slavery era, ...