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Calypso Rose

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Also known as McArtha Linda Sandy-Lewis

Tobagonian musician; Calypsonian

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Works
1

Top works

  • Soca explosion

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States

Discography

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Listeners
102,401
Total plays
738,284

Tags

calypsosocalatintrinidad and tobagotobagonian

McArtha Lewis, better known as Calypso Rose (born April 27, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago) is a Tobagonian calypsonian. Named after the American general Douglas MacArthur, Rose's earliest years were a crowded environment - 19 people in a one-bedroom house. When she was 9, she moved to live with an uncle in Barataria She began writing songs at the age of 15, and has written over 800 songs. In 1966 she wrote the song Fire in Me Wire, which has since become a calypso anthem. <a href="https://www.last.fm

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Rose
Gender
female
Place of birth
Tobago
Languages spoken
English language
Official website
www.calypsorosediva.com
Image
Calypso rose.jpg
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Commons category
Calypso Rose
date of birth
1940-04-27
start of work period
1964-00-00
social media followers
76700
Sources (2)

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