CALYPSO AL: Mass Infusion

Calypso Al

Mass Infusion

© 2005 2005 (634479118050)

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Get ready to escape to the beautiful island of Barbados through the magical sounds of Calypso Al.

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Calypso Al

Calypso Al (Allan Russell) hails from the island of Barbados in the West Indies. His childhood passion to be a stage performer led him to a career in music that spans over several years.

Dream come true
Calypso Al started his musical journey as a bass guitarist/lead singer/song writer in the Zodiac Combo - a teenage band in Barbados. With little money to spend, Calypso Al handcrafted his first bass guitar. Eventually the opportunity to migrate to London, England, came. It was the nucleus of a dream-come-true. It ignited his desire to shine with the Rock Stars of the day. He and his band (Erasmus Chorum) performed as the opening acts for Bob Marley and the Wailers, Desmond Dekker, Chairman of the Board, and Millie Jackson. Along the way they received kudos from well-known artist such as Tom Jones, and Rod Stewart who were in audiences at time of performances. The band claimed third place in a star search television show called Opportunity Knocks and released a single, thereby heightening the dream for success.

Touring
Calypso Al was the only Barbadian (Bajan) member of the British touring band called Erasmus Chorum. The band was comprised of musicians from other areas of the Caribbean. Over the years, they toured in and around England. Cairo, Egypt; to Beirut, Lebanon; to Nicosia, Cyprus; to Scotland, Wales, The English Channel Islands, and Paris, France. Many audiences were excited at their performances.

Radio, Television, and Acting
Since his arrival in Georgia, Calypso Al has made several appearances on local radio and a television talk shows in Atlanta. He has also handled the leading role as an actor in a stage play called "Play Mas'" performed at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stage Name
Calypso Al adopted the name because he considered his life story to be one big Calypso. The name easily reflects the genre of native rhythms he loves.

A Pioneer
Calypso Al chalks up his experiences in the music business as the root cause for producing his solo CD album - Mass Infusion. "I've always wanted to produce an album that featurs my musical talents in different areas and this is it."

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  • It's all about love
    author: Passionate One

    The song My Bajan Gal is red hot, man. It's all about love in a soca style.

  • Just right for me...
    author: Cynthia Mallard

    I can't see myself in a dancehall winding and carrying on like that, but this album makes me release a lot of tension. It's happy music. I can feel the passion in the music. And that voice of his is real sweet. I give this album top marks all the time.

  • Lovely beats and sounds! This is a winner!
    author: Lisa Montgomery

    This CD is wonderful. The lyrics, as well as the music is in perfect harmony and tells great stories. Especially liked Cookie Jar! Keep it up!

  • This album is well seasoned
    author: Desmond

    Mass Infusion is a good album. Thanks for making it available to the world. "My Bajan Gal" is a bigup to all the Bajan chosles. I know some other artists will pick up on it b4 too long. Can't wait for the next album...

  • Very smooth
    author: S. Moore

    I love Cookie Jar!

  • One of my favorite Caribbean CDs
    author: Mertyl Foster

    This is the first Caribbean CD that I listen to frequently and enjoy. I love the lyrics and the beat. I think everyone should own a copy

  • Love it! Love it! Love it!
    author: Milton W

    There is not question about it. This album connects with the listener. My favorite is "Tell me what you want!" Not a calypso but good Caribbean R&B...

  • author: Y. Neptune

    This CD covers all aspects of life: from Getting to Know someone to asking for Forgiveness, Calypso Al has really touched all the important things and placed the lyrics against beats that makes the body sway and long for the Caribbean Sun, Sand and Sea that he calls home. This CD, Mass Infusion, is precisely that. An Infusion of calypso and soca that covers a mass of issues in life!

  • Good music; good concept; good for dancing and listening
    author: Janice King

    I saw this artist perform at the Sweet Auburn Spring Festival. He knows his stuff... I loved Dreamy Eyes!!!

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