calypsonian

/kælɪpˈsəʊnɪ.ən/

Etymology

From calypso + -n- + -ian.

noun

  1. A calypso musician.“The fourth and newest volume (subtitled “African Dreams and the Piccadilly High Life”) is scattered with calypsonians like Lord Kitchener, Young Growler and Young Tiger, and high-life bands like the African Messengers.”