Calypso Rose
Gelien Matthews(Author)
University of the West Indies Press
Published on 19. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-976-658-030-8 (ISBN)
Description
This biography explores the
extraordinary life and career of Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis, famously
known as Calypso Rose, the first woman to break barriers in the male-dominated
world of calypso music. From her humble beginnings in Tobago to becoming an
internationally celebrated artist, this book delves into her journey of
resilience, talent, and trailblazing success. Through vivid storytelling,
readers will discover how Calypso Rose rose to prominence with hits like Fire
in Me Wire, defied gender norms by becoming the first woman to win the Calypso
Monarch title, and earned global recognition for her contributions to Caribbean
music. The book also highlights her struggles,
triumphs, and the impact of her work in advocating for women's empowerment and
social justice. With exclusive insights into her personal and professional
life, Calypso Rose: The Queen of Calypso is a celebration of an icon whose
music continues to inspire generations. This is the definitive story of a woman
who not only revolutionized calypso but also became a symbol of strength and
cultural pride.
extraordinary life and career of Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis, famously
known as Calypso Rose, the first woman to break barriers in the male-dominated
world of calypso music. From her humble beginnings in Tobago to becoming an
internationally celebrated artist, this book delves into her journey of
resilience, talent, and trailblazing success. Through vivid storytelling,
readers will discover how Calypso Rose rose to prominence with hits like Fire
in Me Wire, defied gender norms by becoming the first woman to win the Calypso
Monarch title, and earned global recognition for her contributions to Caribbean
music. The book also highlights her struggles,
triumphs, and the impact of her work in advocating for women's empowerment and
social justice. With exclusive insights into her personal and professional
life, Calypso Rose: The Queen of Calypso is a celebration of an icon whose
music continues to inspire generations. This is the definitive story of a woman
who not only revolutionized calypso but also became a symbol of strength and
cultural pride.
More details
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
ISBN-13
978-976-658-030-8 (9789766580308)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Gelien Matthews
currently is the Head of Department, lectures in Caribbean, American and
Gender History and coordinates the MPhil and PhD programme of The UWI History
Department.
currently is the Head of Department, lectures in Caribbean, American and
Gender History and coordinates the MPhil and PhD programme of The UWI History
Department.