Lord Kitchener
Trinidadian Calypso singer and songwriter
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
February 11th, 2000
25 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Trinidad and Tobago
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A prominent calypso singer and songwriter, led the calypso scene in Trinidad during the 20th century. Gained popularity for incorporating social commentary and cultural themes into music. Honored with the title of the 'Calypso King' multiple times and became a key figure in the genre's evolution. Relocated to England in the 1940s, where created significant works that contributed to the British Caribbean music scene. Continued to perform and record until the late 1990s, solidifying a legacy in calypso music.
Won the Calypso King title multiple times
Popularized calypso in the UK
Released hits such as 'Sugar Bum Bum' and 'The Immigrants'
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