The Godfather of Calypso: How One Man Changed Caribbean Music Forever

Clifton Ryan (1928-2022) is the King of 1964 migrated to Trinidad from Grenada.
Before Calypsonians were Monarchs they were Kings. Clifton Ryan the King of 1964. In 1956 he migrated to Trinidad from Grenada. He started entering calypso competitions in Trinidad the following year. In 1960 he was invited by the Mighty Sparrow to sing at the Original Young Brigade Tent. In 1964 he created history when he defeated the Mighty Sparrow, winning the National Calypso King Competition. The life and works that The Man has made to the development of the calypso art form is a reminder of the importance of the advancing of one's talent and sharing it for the benefit of many.
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