加力骚 / 加力騷

jiā​lì​sāo

calypso

A style of folk music originating in Trinidad and Tobago in the mid-20th century. Originally sung by African slaves on plantations to communicate while forbidden to speak, it is characterized by strong rhythms, humorous or satirical lyrics about local events, and is often played by steel drum bands.

加 (phonetic) 力 (phonetic) 骚 (phonetic)

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:57 PM