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JOAN YUILLE-WILLIAMS former Minister of Culture The death of Leroy Calliste, Black Stalin, has driven me and all calypso enthusiasts into a state of mourning, making us all ponder on how over the last century, we have, as Caribbean people, lived, loved, sinned, and survived the pitfalls of life in general, and living the Caribbean
DR GABRIELLE HOSEIN WHEN A giant passes on, all should pay their respects. So it is with Leroy Calliste, better known as Black Stalin. Mine is just an inexpert murmur in a chorus of bigger voices, but none in our nation should fail to recognise this elder, now gone, and his genius. He documented hardships
Calypsonian celebrated in his native Trinidad and Tobago who also won a global audience for his acerbic take on the issues of the day
Timeliness and timelessness are hallmarks of Stalin’s work.He is one of those calypsonians who has stayed true to the tradition of the artiste mirroring events and struggles of society. He echoes the protests and the emotions expressed by many voices.
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