THE MIGHTY DUKE "POETRY IN CALYPSO"
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Kevin Pope known in the calypso world as “The Mighty Duke” was born in Point Fortin south Trinidad in 1932, but his Father, Mother and brother were from St. Vincent and he went to school in St. Vincent for some time. Pope was a former school teacher and oil field worker he left Shell Oil to pursue his calypso singing career in the 1950s. After singing for a short time in Point Fortin he began singing in San Fernando at the Southern Brigade tent. In 1964 he relocated to Port of Spain and performed with the Original Young Brigade.
A songwriter and artist who horde his craft from the greats of the Lord Kitchener, Roaring Lion and Tiger.
Duke started his calypso career in the late fifties and by 1963 he won his first National king contest and went on to win it again in 1964 and 1965.
In 1968 Duke was about to create history by winner the National Monarch title with the hit songs “What is Calypso”, and “Social Bacchanal” then in 1969 he won it again with “Black is Beautiful” and “One foot Visina” it did not stop there in 1970 he won it again with his hits “See through” and “Brotherhood of man”.
Duke when on to win the monarch a forth and final time in ‘71 with two new hits “Mathematical formula for peace” and “Melvie and Yvonne”. It did not stop there for the mighty Duke who continue to bring hit after hit and in 1978 won a road march title with the hit song “Thunder”. Duke has over 25 album to his credit.
Song: Things Change Up
Artist: Duke
Song: Teach the Children
Artist: Duke
Song: Social Bacchanal
Artist: Duke
Song: Black is Beautiful
Artist: Duke
Song: Nationality
Artist: Duke
Song: Ferman the Farmer
Artist: Duke
Song: Don't Destroy Calypso Music
Artist: Duke
Song: Don't Beg Backtist: Duke
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Love the Mighty Duke. I wish I could have met him. His songs tell the truth. Nacionalidad is not race! Teach the children! Don't beg back! The whole ting change up! So many hits. RIP, Mr. Kelvin Pope. Thanks for posting.
@fitzgeraldseales9578
10 ай бұрын
That man was a tall man with style lord when i saw him i had to look again handsome and tall well dressed in port of spain Fredrick st
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Boy do I miss this man! What an artist!! More than ever, young folks need exposure to this "Purist" aspect of T&T's culture. In character and so many other aspects, fine form and content is sadly lacking...and now our Youth aspire toward mediocrity. Thanks for sharing...
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7 жыл бұрын
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Every song these calypso sings years ago it is coming to pass and it’s happening now
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4 жыл бұрын
You live to see it come to pass... That is the power of Calypso. Thanks again and much Respect.. Long live Calypso.
Excellent. Thanks so much. Calypso is the ultimate music art form. It can entertain, it can make you dance, it can convict you for wrong-doing and make you think, and it can educate. Imagine dancing to a song like this. I pray that the art form will find a new generation to make more calypsos. I want to hear new calypsonians. Machel Montano is interesting, but he isn't a calypsonian. He is a soca singer. But this is pure kaiso, that art form that doesn't sell out for sales and money. The Mighty Duke, rest in peace!
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Kelvin "Duke" Pope (1932-2009). The Calypso Monarch four years running (1968-1971). He also won the Road March 🏆with Thunder (1987). A son of Point Fortin, San Fernando (south) Trinidad. One of his trademarks as you can see clearly in this presentation he was known as the best dressed calypsonian in the business.
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Жыл бұрын
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I LOVE TEACH THEM, TEACH THE children,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ONELOVE.
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4 ай бұрын
It's amazing to see your passion for teaching and spreading love!
Anybody has the Calypso "Is the same thing"
@doreenannoliver611
Жыл бұрын
Sung by thr the master the Duke " is the same thing" please post it on KZread plz.
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Always impeckably well dress
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How sang carriben women is it Ella andell please let me
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3 жыл бұрын
A few people sang on the theme Caribbean Woman, Denyse Plummer, Shirlane Hendrickson and even Billy Ocean
The Pope is full of hope Listen and listen go They better tech the Children Soca,soca,soca OH YEAH!
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