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Julian Whiterose was a pioneering calypso performing and recording artist. He also performed under the names J. White Rose, Julian White Rose, J. Resigna, and Henry Julian (his real name).

Early calypso performers sang in French. Whiterose is credited with the growth of the English language calypso. During the era that Whiterose performed, the musical style was called cariso or chantwell (the term "calypso," which evolved from cariso, was coined later). Whiterose was one of the first chantwell musicians whose works were recorded, and the first vocalist to record.

In 1914 the United States-based Victor label sent engineers to Trinidad to record the repertoire of Trinidad’s local music scene, including the emerging calypso form. Two artists were recorded. One was Jules Sims, a stick fighter who recorded a Kalenda song.^[1] The other was Whiterose, who recorded "Iron Duke in the Land." ^[2] This title is the only existing recording of Whiterose. It was included on the 1989 Rounder Records CD compilation Calypso Pioneers 1912-1937.

According to John Cowley in his book Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso: Traditions in the Making, Whiterose's real name was Henry Julian, and he was the leader of the White Rose Masquerade Band. Carnival bands of the early 20th century had their own chantwells who composed original songs. According to Cowley, Julian was regularly written about in the local newspapers as early as 1900.^[3] A reporter for The Mirror newspaper had attended one of the Julian band's practice sessions and wrote, “Judging by the manner in which they are trained and conducted by their leader Mr. Henry Julian, one should predict for them great success.” The same article described Julian as “a singer of the most intellectual songs”.^[4]

References

^ "A Century of Vocal Calypso Recording", Trinidad Express, Jan 21, 2014
^ Victor discographical information about "Iron Duke in the Land"
^ Cowley, John, Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso—Traditions in the Making, Cambridge University Press, 1999
^ Cowley, ibid.

Sources

Julian Whiterose Victor Records discography at University of Southern California, Santa Barbara

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[1] "A Century of Vocal Calypso Recording", Trinidad Express, Jan 21, 2014

[2] Victor discographical information about "Iron Duke in the Land"

[3] Cowley, John, Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso—Traditions in the Making, Cambridge University Press, 1999

[4] Cowley, ibid.

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-'''Julian Whiterose''' was a pioneering [[Calypso music|calypso]] performing and recording artist. He also performed under the names J. White Rose, Henry Julian, and J. Resigna.
+'''Julian Whiterose''' was a pioneering [[Calypso music|calypso]] performing and recording artist. He also performed under the names J. White Rose, Julian White Rose, J. Resigna, and Henry Julian (his real name).
 Early calypso performers sang in [[French language|French]]. Whiterose is credited with the growth of the English language calypso. During the era that Whiterose performed, the musical style was called [[cariso]] or [[Cariso|chantwell]] (the term "calypso," which evolved from cariso, was coined later). Whiterose was one of the first [[chantwell]] musicians whose works were recorded, and the first vocalist to record.
 In 1914 the United States-based [[Victor Talking Machine Company|Victor label]] sent engineers to Trinidad to record the repertoire of Trinidad’s local music scene, including the emerging calypso form. Two artists were recorded. One was Jules Sims, a [[Stick-fighting|stick fighter]] who recorded a [[Calinda|Kalenda]] song.<ref>[http://www.trinidadexpress.com/featured-news/A-century-of--vocal-calypso--recording-241390541.html "A Century of Vocal Calypso Recording"], ''Trinidad Express'', Jan 21, 2014</ref> The other was Whiterose, who recorded "Iron Duke in the Land." <ref>[http://victor.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/600000594/G-145-Single_tone_calipso_I Victor discographical information about "Iron Duke in the Land"]</ref> This title is the only existing recording of Whiterose. It was included on the 1989 [[Rounder Records]] CD compilation [http://www.amazon.com/Calypso-Pioneers-1912-1937-Various/dp/B0000002QV ''Calypso Pioneers 1912-1937''].
+According to John Cowley in his book ''Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso: Traditions in the Making'', Whiterose's real name was Henry Julian, and he was the leader of the White Rose Masquerade Band. Carnival bands of the early 20th century had their own chantwells who composed original songs. According to Cowley, Julian was regularly written about in the local newspapers as early as 1900.<ref>Cowley, John, ''Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso—Traditions in the Making'', [[Cambridge University Press]], 1999</ref> A reporter for ''The Mirror'' newspaper had attended one of the Julian band's practice sessions and wrote, “Judging by the manner in which they are trained and conducted by their leader Mr. Henry Julian, one should predict for them great success.” The same article described Julian as “a singer of the most intellectual songs”.<ref> Cowley, ''ibid.''</ref>
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