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The Growler
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The Growler, or the Mighty Growler, was the name Errol Duke used for his calypso work and recordings. His recordings date from the 1930s an… read moreThe Growler, or the Mighty Growler, was the name Errol Duke used for his calypso work and recordings. His recordings date from the 1930s and 1940s, and he is thought to have died in the mid-1950s. View wikiThe Growler, or the Mighty Growler, was the name Errol Duke used for his calypso work and recordings. His recordings date from the 1930s and 1940s, and he is thought to have died in the mid-1950s. View wiki
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Small Island Pride
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Mighty Panther
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Mighty Panther (1921- 2001) Native to Trinidad, Mighty Panther is a legend of Trinidadian calypso music. He has shared the stage with nume… read moreMighty Panther (1921- 2001) Native to Trinidad, Mighty Panther is a legend of Trinidadian calypso music. He has shared the stage with numerous calypsonians including "Charmer", aka Louis Farrakhan (leader of the Nation of Isla… read moreMighty Panther (1921- 2001) Native to Trinidad, Mighty Panther is a legend of Trinidadian calypso music. He has shared the stage with numerous calypsonians including "Charmer", aka Louis Farrakhan (leader of the Nation of Islam). The Mighty Panther, Vernon Joseph Roberts, was born in T… read more
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King Radio
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King Radio (born Norman Span) was a Trinidadian Calypsonian active during the 1930s and 1940s. He is responsible for the earliest known recording of the calypso "Mathilda", which would later become a major hit for Harry Belafonte. View wikiKing Radio (born Norman Span) was a Trinidadian Calypsonian active during the 1930s and 1940s. He is responsible for the earliest known recording of the calypso "Mathilda", which would later become a major hit for Harry Belafonte. View wiki
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Wilmoth Houdini
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Wilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks, November 25, 1895, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – August 6, 1977, New York, USA) was a … read moreWilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks, November 25, 1895, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – August 6, 1977, New York, USA) was a prominent calypsonian. In 1916 he started his career in earnest when he began working with the Afr… read moreWilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks, November 25, 1895, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – August 6, 1977, New York, USA) was a prominent calypsonian. In 1916 he started his career in earnest when he began working with the African Millionaires, a large carnival group consisting of abou… read more
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Lord Pretender
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Lord Pretender, (born Aldric Farrell, September 8, 1917, Tobago island, Trinidad and Tobago — January 22, 2002, Port of Spain, Trinidad an… read moreLord Pretender, (born Aldric Farrell, September 8, 1917, Tobago island, Trinidad and Tobago — January 22, 2002, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago) was a Trinidadian calypso singer. He was a master of “extempo” calypso, during a 72 year… read moreLord Pretender, (born Aldric Farrell, September 8, 1917, Tobago island, Trinidad and Tobago — January 22, 2002, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago) was a Trinidadian calypso singer. He was a master of “extempo” calypso, during a 72 year long career , in which the performer spontaneously devises … read more
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Lord Melody
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Lord Melody (1926 – 26 September 1988) was a popular calypsonian, best known for singles such as the self-deprecating "Boo Boo Man&quo… read moreLord Melody (1926 – 26 September 1988) was a popular calypsonian, best known for singles such as the self-deprecating "Boo Boo Man", "Shame & Scandal", "Jonah and the Bake", "Juanita" and "… read moreLord Melody (1926 – 26 September 1988) was a popular calypsonian, best known for singles such as the self-deprecating "Boo Boo Man", "Shame & Scandal", "Jonah and the Bake", "Juanita" and "Rastaman Be Careful". Melody's career spanned som… read more
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Sam Manning
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Sam Manning was one of the earliest calypsonians who achieved international acclaim. He was born around 1899 in Trinidad and died in 1960 w… read moreSam Manning was one of the earliest calypsonians who achieved international acclaim. He was born around 1899 in Trinidad and died in 1960 while traveling in Africa. Manning served in the British West Indies Regiment in France and the Mid… read moreSam Manning was one of the earliest calypsonians who achieved international acclaim. He was born around 1899 in Trinidad and died in 1960 while traveling in Africa. Manning served in the British West Indies Regiment in France and the Middle East during World War I. In the early 1920s, he moved to… read more
