The calypso tradition dates to the early 19th century. The subject of a calypso text, which is usually witty and satiric, is an event of political or social importance, and the lyric often incorporates Spanish, Creole, and African phrases. The exaggeration of local speech patterns is matched by an offbeat rhythm.
In international club football, Barcelona has won twenty European and World titles â four UEFA Champions League titles and one European Cup, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a shared record five UEFA Super Cup, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a record three FIFA Club World Cup.
1898 has two libraries, a gym, out- and indoor pools, and a spa. Its 169 rooms are stylishly decorated in white, red and black and are all soundproof. Located in the Raval, at the heart of Barcelona, the hotel has close access to a great number of Barcelona's must-see sights.