Back to the Caribbean with the king of calypso made in Antigua. King Short Shirt is still a living legend, active since the early 60s. He is one of those rare players who went on to win trophies on Lord Kitchener’s home turf in Trinidad. And that’s saying something! King Short Shirt and his Ghetto Vibes Orchestra released Wadadlie Rock in 1978 and you can start spinning it in anticipation of the next carnival. It’s hot! From the 60s to the 90s, The Monarch won an impressive number of awards. In 2002, MacLean Emanuel (real name) was knighted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda for his contribution to the promotion of calypso. In 2012, King Short Shirt gave up competition for good to devote himself primarily to Gospel music.
Wadadlie Rock – King Short Shirt, 1978
