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Calypso Rose

Born April 27, 1940 · Bethel, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago (age 86)

Calypso Rose or Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis (born April 27, 1940 in Bethel Village, Tobago) is a Trinidadian calypsonian. She started writing songs at the age of 13; over the years, she has composed more than 1000 songs and recorded more than 20 albums. Considered the "mother of calypso", Rose was the first female calypso star and her lyrics frequently address social issues like racism and s…

Known For

Calypso Rose: The Lioness of the JungleCalypso Rose: The Lioness of the Jungle · 2011
Calypso Rose: The Lioness of the Jungle
2011
MovieDocumentaryMusic
One Hand Don't ClapOne Hand Don't Clap · 1991
One Hand Don't Clap
★ 6.51991
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Kavery Kaul’s engaging documentary traces the history of calypso and soca music from their birth in the African-East Indian traditions of Trinidad and Tobago through its worldwide diaspora, including its popularization in the 1950s by Harry Belafonte and the new independent distribution networks that arose to serve the expatriate community in the 1980s.
Victoires de la musiqueVictoires de la musique · 1985
Victoires de la musique
★ 3.31985
Series
Passage des artsPassage des arts · 2018
Passage des arts
2018
SeriesDocumentary

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