Calypso Rose
Known for Acting · 4 credits
- Born
- 1940-04-27 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Bethel, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
- Also known as
- Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis
Biography
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. ...
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Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (2)
About 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… With 4 credits spanning from 1985 to 2018, Calypso Rose has appeared in 2 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Calypso Rose Movies
- Calypso Rose: The Lioness of the Jungle (2011) — as Self
- One Hand Don't Clap (1991) — as Self
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