Happy Happy Joy Joy

Congas and Rhumbas, Columbia, 1941It’s the last month of winter! I am doing my happy dance – which is totally in keeping with these congas and rhumbas and calypsos. Even the colours of these vintage record covers – brought to you from the hands of vintage graphic designer Alex Steinweiss, and courtesy of my 2012 Taschen calendar – should give you a little pep. O happy day!

I didn’t know the proper definition of calypso music, but I learned (from that font of all wisdom, Wikipedia) that the Andrews sisters’ song Rum and Coca-Cola is an example. I love that song! Now I’m definitely in the mood for dancing. Go have a happy month.

Frank Holder Sings Calypso, London Records, 1957