Midweek Mixdown: 50s Jamaican calypso & mento 78s issued by Stanley Motta

Stanley Motta was the first to record/release Jamaican artists in Jamaica. Here's a 25-min selection of some 78 gems from the 50s.

MRS 78s included in the mix...

George Moxey & His Calypso Quintet – My Brother Calamity Calypso

Ganny Gabbison And His Calypso Band – Maintenance Calypso

Dan Williams & His Orchestra – Donkey City

Lord Fly with Dan Williams & his Orchestra - Manassa with the Tight Foot Pants 

Lord Messam - Mango Walk  Give Me Back Me Shilling  Mr Parney   Sweetie Charlie 

Lord Messam & His Calypsonians - Holiday No. FALTA

George Moxey Quartet with unknown artist – Montego Calypso

George Moxey Quartet – Daphne Walkin'

Lord Fly and His Orchestra  - Mabel 

Lord Fly and His Orchestra  - Little Fly 

Thanks to DJ Mono Charly and Diario Tropical for the mix! Visit their Mixcloud page for more 78s.