Henry Julian, better known by his stage name Julian Whiterose, was a pioneering calypso performing and recording artist. Other names he was known to perform under include: J. White Rose, Julian White Rose, J. Resigna, and, his real name, Henry Julian.
While early calypso performers sang in French, Whiterose is credited with the growth of the English language calypso. During Whiterose's career the musical style was called cariso or chantwell (derived from "chantuelle"; 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 the local music scene, including the emerging calypso form. Two artists were recorded. One was Jules Sims, a stick fighter who recorded a Kalenda song in French Creole.[1] The other was Whiterose, who under the name "J. Resigna" recorded five songs on September 11 and 12, 1914.[2] At least one of these songs (and possibly others), "Iron Duke in the Land", was sung in English.[3] This title is the only existing recording of Whiterose (the others are lost). It was included on the 1989 Rounder Records CD compilation Calypso Pioneers 1912-1937. According to session logs compiled by Victor engineers, the accompanying guitarist on the "Resigna" recordings was Gerald Clark. Clark went on to a lengthy career (into the 1940s) as an orchestra leader in New York accompanying some of the most popular calypso vocalists and recording artists.[4]
The White Rose Masquerade Band
According to John Cowley in his book Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso: Traditions in the Making, Whiterose's real name was Henry Julian, and he led a group called White Rose Masquerade Band. Cowley states newspaper reports about him appeared as far back as 1900.[5] 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”.[5]
Whiterose's known recordings
Cowley says that though Julian made a series of recordings for Victor, most titles were unknown because the Victor engineers did not write down song titles. Instead, said Cowley, “Only descriptions of the kinds of music were printed on record labels or in company catalogues. They were described as 'Single Tone Calipsos (sic)' and 'Double Tone Calipsos' performed by J. Resigna, one of Julian’s sobriquets." However, Cowley discovered song titles and Victor catalog numbers in contemporary newspapers, and determined that the single-tone recordings were “Belle Marie Coolie” ("Beautiful Marie, the East Indian") (Victor 67035), “Hooray Jubal Jay” (Victor 67375), “Iron Duke In the Land” (Victor 67362), and “Ringing A Bell” (the B side of Victor 67035), while the double-tone was “Bayonet Charge by the Laws of Iron Duke” (Victor 67387). In “Iron Duke in the Land” (which Cowley calls "a song of self-praise"), Julian recounts the positions he held in the White Rose band before he became its leader with the title "Lord of Resigna, the Iron Duke".[5] A review of "Ringing a Bell" in The Mirror indicates the song was composed in Creole and that it was about Carúpano rum.
^"A Century of Vocal Calypso Recording", Trinidad Express, Jan 21, 2014
^Julian Whitehorse at the Discography of American Historical Recordings
^Victor discographical information about "Iron Duke in the Land"
^Eldridge, Michael, Working for the Yankee Dollar: Calypso and Calypsonians in North America, 1934-1961 (blog): "... Trini expat Gerald Clark, the preeminent West Indian bandleader in New York" (among other references)
Julian Whiterose Victor Records discography at University of Southern California, Santa Barbara
August 18, 2023
julian, whiterose, henry, julian, better, known, stage, name, pioneering, calypso, performing, recording, artist, other, names, known, perform, under, include, white, rose, julian, white, rose, resigna, real, name, henry, julian, birth, namehenry, julianalso, . Henry Julian better known by his stage name Julian Whiterose was a pioneering calypso performing and recording artist Other names he was known to perform under include J White Rose Julian White Rose J Resigna and his real name Henry Julian Julian WhiteroseBirth nameHenry JulianAlso known asJ White Rose Julian White Rose J ResignaBorn1800sTrinidadGenresCalypsoOccupation s Musician songwriterInstrument s VocalsYears active1900 ca 1930LabelsVictor While early calypso performers sang in French Whiterose is credited with the growth of the English language calypso During Whiterose s career the musical style was called cariso or chantwell derived from chantuelle 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 Contents 1 The 1914 Victor recordings 2 The White Rose Masquerade Band 3 Whiterose s known recordings 4 See also 5 References 6 SourcesThe 1914 Victor recordings EditIn 1914 the United States based Victor label sent engineers to Trinidad to record the repertoire of the local music scene including the emerging calypso form Two artists were recorded One was Jules Sims a stick fighter who recorded a Kalenda song in French Creole 1 The other was Whiterose who under the name J Resigna recorded five songs on September 11 and 12 1914 2 At least one of these songs and possibly others Iron Duke in the Land was sung in English 3 This title is the only existing recording of Whiterose the others are lost It was included on the 1989 Rounder Records CD compilation Calypso Pioneers 1912 1937 According to session logs compiled by Victor engineers the accompanying guitarist on the Resigna recordings was Gerald Clark Clark went on to a lengthy career into the 1940s as an orchestra leader in New York accompanying some of the most popular calypso vocalists and recording artists 4 The White Rose Masquerade Band EditAccording to John Cowley in his book Carnival Canboulay and Calypso Traditions in the Making Whiterose s real name was Henry Julian and he led a group called White Rose Masquerade Band Cowley states newspaper reports about him appeared as far back as 1900 5 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 5 Whiterose s known recordings EditCowley says that though Julian made a series of recordings for Victor most titles were unknown because the Victor engineers did not write down song titles Instead said Cowley Only descriptions of the kinds of music were printed on record labels or in company catalogues They were described as Single Tone Calipsos sic and Double Tone Calipsos performed by J Resigna one of Julian s sobriquets However Cowley discovered song titles and Victor catalog numbers in contemporary newspapers and determined that the single tone recordings were Belle Marie Coolie Beautiful Marie the East Indian Victor 67035 Hooray Jubal Jay Victor 67375 Iron Duke In the Land Victor 67362 and Ringing A Bell the B side of Victor 67035 while the double tone was Bayonet Charge by the Laws of Iron Duke Victor 67387 In Iron Duke in the Land which Cowley calls a song of self praise Julian recounts the positions he held in the White Rose band before he became its leader with the title Lord of Resigna the Iron Duke 5 A review of Ringing a Bell in The Mirror indicates the song was composed in Creole and that it was about Carupano rum See also EditList of calypsos with sociopolitical influencesReferences Edit A Century of Vocal Calypso Recording Trinidad Express Jan 21 2014 Julian Whitehorse at the Discography of American Historical Recordings Victor discographical information about Iron Duke in the Land Eldridge Michael Working for the Yankee Dollar Calypso and Calypsonians in North America 1934 1961 blog Trini expat Gerald Clark the preeminent West Indian bandleader in New York among other references a b c Cowley John Carnival Canboulay and Calypso Traditions in the Making Cambridge University Press 1999Sources EditJulian Whiterose Victor Records discography at University of Southern California Santa Barbara Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Julian Whiterose amp oldid 1155529290, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
