David Rudder

David Michael Rudder (born 6 May 1953, Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago) is a calypsonian from Trinidad.

Career-Musician

David Rudder was born May 6, 1953 in Belmont, Trinidad. David Rudder is one of the most successful calypsonians of all time. In 1977, he joined Charlie's Roots, a leading band in Trinidad and Tobago, and spent many years as one of the band's vocalists. In 1986 he came to prominence on Andy Narell's album The Hammer, which produced two big hits: "The Hammer" (a tribute to the late pannist Rudolph Charles) and "Bahia Girl". This was followed in 1987 with "Calypso Music", a brilliant encapsulation of the history of calypso. In 1988 Rudder released what is widely considered his best album to date, Haiti, which included the title track, a tribute to the glory and suffering of Haiti; "Engine Room", which captured the energy of the steel band; and "Rally 'Round the West Indies", which became the anthem of West Indies cricket.In 2008, Rudder did a Soca collaboration with fellow Trinidadian Machel Montano, "Oil and Music" on Machel's 2007 album Flame On. His music is heard all over the world from Panama City Panama to New Delhi India.

Discography

External links

• David Rudder's Official Web Site
• David Rudder's Official MySpace Page
• Rhythm and Class Struggle Joy Mahabir, "The Calypsos of David Rudder", Jouvert 6(3), 2002.