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Chalkdust: Teach art education in schools
2 Days Ago
Calypsonian and academic Dr Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool believes the way to retain the African rhythms and sounds that are a part of both the faith and TT’s music is through teaching. - L Holder
There aren’t many people in TT who cannot identify the sounds of the Spiritual Baptist faith. The ‘doption, the heavy African drums, are a well-recognised part of not only the faith but also of calypso and soca. Doption is “derived from the English word adopt. It is a groaning sound made to various rhythms while praying or while on a spiritual journey,” according to the nalis.gov.tt website.
Kaiso fraternity says goodbye to Singing Sandra
Wednesday 3 February 2021
CATCHING UP: Veteran calypsonians Austin Superblue Lyons and Michael Sugar Aloes Osuna have a chat at the cultural tribute for the late Sandra Singing Sandra Des Vignes-Millington at Queen s Hall, St Ann s on Wednesday. - SUREASH CHOLAI
Many stories were told in song and word on Wednesday of the late Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington’s generosity of spirit to younger artistes, her love for her community and country and her willingness to use her voice to tell the stories of those often unheard.
In a cultural farewell at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s Road, Port of Spain, family, calypsonians, politicians, friends and well-wishers paid tribute and said goodbye to the two-time Calypso monarch. She died on January 28 at 64.
Tributes continue to come in for Singing Sandra
Friday 29 January 2021
File photo: Sandra Des Vignes-Millington better known as Singing Sandra after she was presented with the award of recognition at the Women of Substance show held at Little Carib Theatre on Saturday night. - Vidya Thurab
Tributes continue to come in from many sectors honouring the contribution Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes Millington made to Trinidad and Tobago, the region and the world.
Singing Sandra died on January 28. She was 64. She won the Calypso Monarch contest in 1999 and 2003.
Regional media, including the Jamaica Observer and Nation News, Barbados, also recorded her passing.
TT crying as Singing Sandra passes on
Friday 29 January 2021
National treasure Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes Millington proudly holds up her Masters of Calypso award at her Cashew Gardens home on July 27, 2017. FILE PHOTO
There was crying all across TT, the region and parts of the world as the news of Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes Millington’s death spread.
The calypso icon died on Wednesday night.
A post on her official Facebook page said on January 28, “Dear loyal fans and supporters worldwide, it is with deep regret that you be informed of the passing of national icon Sandra Des Vignes, The Singing Sandra, who passed away last night. More information will be sent when made available.”