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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 ar

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  • 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. (en)
  • Calypso Rose (eigentlich Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, * 27. April 1940 in ) ist eine trinidadische Calypso-Musikerin, die als erste Frau in diesem männlich geprägten Genre Fuß fasste und es in der Folge zu zahlreichen Auszeichnungen brachte. (de)
  • Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis, dite Calypso Rose, est une chanteuse trinidadienne de calypso, née le 27 avril 1940 dans le village de Bethel, sur l'île caribéenne de Tobago. Elle a commencé à écrire des chansons à l'âge de 15 ans et elle a écrit plus de 800 chansons et enregistré plus de 20 albums. (fr)
  • Calypso Rose, właśc. McArthy Lindy Sandy-Lewis (ur. 27 kwietnia 1940) – trynidadzko-tobagijska piosenkarka. Pisanie piosenek rozpoczęła w wieku 15 lat i napisała ich ponad 800. W 1966 napisała piosenkę Fire in Me Wire, która od tamtej pory stała się hymnem Calypso. Wygrała i w 1978, w 1989, w 2000. (pl)
  • Calypso Rose é uma cantora e compositora de Trindade e Tobago. Ela começou a escrever músicas aos 15 anos; e ao longo dos anos, ela compôs mais de 800 músicas e gravou mais de 20 álbuns, e também é considerada a "mãe do calipso". Rose foi a primeira estrela calipso do sexo feminino, com suas letras que frequentemente abordam questões sociais como racismo e sexismo. Ela recebeu todos os prêmios disponíveis para artistas vivos no Caribe. Ela atualmente reside em Queens, Nova York, e retorna regularmente a Trinidade e Tobago, além de fazer turnês em todo mundo. (pt)
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  • Crusoe Kid (en)
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  • Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis (en)
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  • Bethel Village, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago (en)
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  • Calypso Rose (en)
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  • Because Music (en)
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  • Calypso Rose (eigentlich Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, * 27. April 1940 in ) ist eine trinidadische Calypso-Musikerin, die als erste Frau in diesem männlich geprägten Genre Fuß fasste und es in der Folge zu zahlreichen Auszeichnungen brachte. (de)
  • Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis, dite Calypso Rose, est une chanteuse trinidadienne de calypso, née le 27 avril 1940 dans le village de Bethel, sur l'île caribéenne de Tobago. Elle a commencé à écrire des chansons à l'âge de 15 ans et elle a écrit plus de 800 chansons et enregistré plus de 20 albums. (fr)
  • Calypso Rose, właśc. McArthy Lindy Sandy-Lewis (ur. 27 kwietnia 1940) – trynidadzko-tobagijska piosenkarka. Pisanie piosenek rozpoczęła w wieku 15 lat i napisała ich ponad 800. W 1966 napisała piosenkę Fire in Me Wire, która od tamtej pory stała się hymnem Calypso. Wygrała i w 1978, w 1989, w 2000. (pl)
  • Calypso Rose é uma cantora e compositora de Trindade e Tobago. Ela começou a escrever músicas aos 15 anos; e ao longo dos anos, ela compôs mais de 800 músicas e gravou mais de 20 álbuns, e também é considerada a "mãe do calipso". Rose foi a primeira estrela calipso do sexo feminino, com suas letras que frequentemente abordam questões sociais como racismo e sexismo. Ela recebeu todos os prêmios disponíveis para artistas vivos no Caribe. Ela atualmente reside em Queens, Nova York, e retorna regularmente a Trinidade e Tobago, além de fazer turnês em todo mundo. (pt)
  • 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 ar (en)
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  • Calypso Rose (en)
  • Calypso Rose (de)
  • Calypso Rose (fr)
  • Calypso Rose (pl)
  • Calypso Rose (pt)
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  • Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis (or McCartha Linda Sandy-Lewis) (en)
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  • Calypso Rose (en)
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