Calypso Rose
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 sexism. Her influence over the calypso music genre forced the renaming of the Calypso King competition to the Calypso Monarch instead. In addition to writing songs about social issues, Rose is also an activist and was given the title of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for former child soldiers along with performing at numerous events for social change. She has received every award available to living artists in the Caribbean.
She currently resides in Queens, New York, and regularly returns to Trinidad and Tobago in addition to touring.
So Calypso !
- 2018-05-25T00:00:00.000000Z
Far from Home
- 2016-05-27T00:00:00.000000Z
Soul on Fire
- 2009-01-28T00:00:00.000000Z
Soca Diva
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Watina
- 2022-05-19T00:00:00.000000Z
Young Boy
- 2019-04-10T00:00:00.000000Z
Calypso Blues
- 2018-03-16T00:00:00.000000Z
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