David Michael Rudder (b. May 6, 1953, Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago) is one of the top calypsonians of his generation. In 1977 he joined Charlie's Roots, one of the top bands in Trinidad and Tobago. He spent many years as one of the vocalists with the band. In 1986 he burst into prominence with his 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 his best album to date, Haiti which included the title track, a tribute to the glory and suffering of Haiti, Engine Room, which captures the energy of the steelband, and Rally 'Round the West Indies which has become the anthem of West Indies cricket.

External links

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• David Rudder's Official Website
• Rhythm and Class Struggle The Calypsoes of David Rudder - Joy Mahabir, Jouvert 6(3). 2002.

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#socasaturday Shit u aint hear in a while. Nadia batson - scandal, 3rd bass - make me feel high, David Rudder - hurricane, D bhann - my love
DonIko (Iko George) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:35:58 -0000
#socasaturday Shit u aint hear in a while. Nadia batson - scandal, 3rd bass - make me feel high, David Rudder - hurricane, D bhann - my love
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: 3 Colours - David Rudder, Fay-Ann Lyons & Bunji Garlin (Trini Soca 2009) http://www.carnival2k10.com/?p=511
carnival2k10 (Carnival) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:28 -0000
: 3 Colours - David Rudder, Fay-Ann Lyons & Bunji Garlin (Trini Soca 2009) http://www.carnival2k10.com/?p=511
Thoughts turning to the Caribbean Economy. David Rudder - The Banana Death Song ♫ http://blip.fm/~gjm07
kalypsoul (Dr KPL ) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:38:02 -0000
Thoughts turning to the Caribbean Economy. David Rudder - The Banana Death Song ♫ http://blip.fm/~gjm07

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