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SAN FERNANDO is planning a hero’s send-off for one of its most beloved sons, Leroy "Black Stalin' Calliste. A funeral service for the lyrical genius has been set for next Thursday, January 5. The service will be held at the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, a place where Calliste made his mark as a calypsonian in
THE nation was plunged into mourning on Wednesday as it woke up to the news that the loveable calypso icon, Black Stalin (Leroy Calliste), 81, had died after ailing for eight years.
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ONE of the country's most beloved calypsonians, the quintessential Caribbean man, Leroy Calliste, aka Black Stalin has died.
One of Trinidad and Tobago's most beloved calypsonians, the quintessential Caribbean man, Leroy Calliste, aka Black Stalin has died. Stalin, 81, who never recovered from a stroke he suffered nine years ago, passed away at his San Fernando home around 9 am on Wednesday, surrounded by his wife Patsy and members of his family who has been praying for a miracle. Confirmation of his passing came from his sister Gloria …
People and parang music filled High Street in San Fernando on Wednesday days before Christmas Day. At almost every turn, the sweet voice of the late queen of parang Daisy Voisin can be heard along with a string of soca parang songs from other artistes.