Calypso Rose

Calypso Rose
Calypso Rose  Trinidadian, Tobagonian Musician
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Calypso Rose is a 83 year old Trinidadian, Tobagonian Musician born on 27th April, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago. Their zodiac sign is Taurus

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First Name Calypso
Last Name Rose
Alternative Name Calypso Rose, Crusoe Kid
Birthday 27th April, 1940
Birthplace Bethel, Tobago
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Nationality Trinidadian, Tobagonian
Occupation Text Musician, songwriter
Occupation Musician
Music Genre (Text) Calypso, Soca
Music Genre International
Year(s) Active 1977–present, 1964–present
Music Style Soca, Party Soca, Calypso, Caribbean Traditions
Instrument (text) Vocalist
Record Label Because Music
Official Websites http://www.calypsorosediva.com/, http://www.calypso-rose.com/

Calypso Rose or Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis (born April 27, 1940 in Bethel Village, Tobago) is a 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 2012 at Chutney Pride, Calypso Rose revealed that she is a member of the LGBT community and has been married to a woman for 17 years. 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. Many of her most popular and recent works can be found on her YouTube page Calypso Rose. as well as a mini series about her song "Young Boy" ft. Machel Montano. She has received every award available to living artists in the Caribbean.

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