The Duke of Calypso: Remembering Kelvin Pope's Impact

Remembering the legendary Duke of Calypso, Kelvin Pope, who was crowned monarch 4 times. This video celebrates his life and impact on the world of calypso. #KelvinPope #TheDuke #Calypso #Monarch
The Mighty Duke won the National Calypso Monarch/ King title for four years straight (1968–71).

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One of Calypso’s greatest icons Kelvin ‘Mighty Duke’ Pope Born 1932 in Point Fortin, Trinidad, ‘Duke’ over the years became renowned not only for delivering social commentary – political and witty, humorous songs with equal skill, dignity and lyrical mastery – but also for his stately stage presence and for being one of the best-dressed Calypsonians.
He won the National Calypso King title for four years straight (1968–71), the only person to achieve the feat: In 1968 with "What Is Calypso" and "Social Bacchanal", in 1969 with "Black Is Beautiful" and "One Foot Visina", then in 1970 singing "Brotherhood of Man" and "See Through" and finally, in 1971 he won the competition performing "Mathematical Formula" and "Melvine & Yvonne."

Song: "Black Is Beautiful"
Artist: The Mighty Duke
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TROPICO, T7-1098
made in Trinidad, 1960s

Song: What is Calypso
Artist: Kelvin Pope

Song: Visina
Artist: Kelvin Pope

Song: Brotherhood of Man
Artist: Kelvin Pope

Song: Melvina and Yvonne
Artist: Kelvin Pope

Song: Math Formula
Artist: Kelvin Pope

Song: See Through Look
Artist: Kelvin Pope

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