Calypso Mama, real name Maureen Verlene Duvalier, (14 May 1926 - 19 December 2014) [1] was a legendary Bahamian blues/calypso artist.[2]

Early life

Calypso Mama was born to Bahamian parents. Her grandfather on her father's side is from Haiti and is related to former dictator, François Duvalier.[3]

Famous songs

References

  1. ^ "Memorial service for 'Junkanoo pioneer' Maureen Duvalier on Friday". www.tribune242.com.
  2. ^ "Junkanoo Queen". The Nassau Guardian. 12 January 2004. Archived from the original on 4 June 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
  3. ^ "Navigating Bahamian-Haitian Identity". Kreyolicious. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  4. ^ "Various Artists: Calypso: Vintage Songs from the Caribbean". PopMatters. 3 June 2003. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
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