PM: Cherish icons while they are alive Lutalo "Brother Resistance" Masimba. FILE PHOTO - THE Prime Minister has acknowledged the passing and contribution the late Brother Resistance (Lutalo Masimba) has made to the cultural landscape of Trinidad and Tobago. He spoke about his value to the nation at Saturday’s news conference held at the Diplomatic Centre. Resistance, was one of the pioneers of Rapso music and president of the Trinbago Unified Calypso Organisation (TUCO) at the time of his death last Wednesday. He died at the Westshore Private Hospital where he was silently battling cancer. He was 67. Tributes have been pouring in for this vocalist, poet and author since his death.