{"product_id":"calypso-rose","title":"Calypso Rose","description":"\u003ci\u003eCalypso Rose \u003c\/i\u003etells the riveting story of Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis, the trailblazing Trinidadian Queen of Calypso whose voice redefined Caribbean music. This book captures the unstoppable rise of a woman who broke through the male-dominated calypso world to claim titles once reserved only for men, including Calypso Monarch and Road March Champion.\u003cp\u003eWith over eight hundred songs and twenty albums, Calypso Rose’s music has thrilled audiences from Port of Spain to Paris, her hits topping charts and filling international festivals. Yet behind the fame lies a life marked by resilience – overcoming illness, prejudice and personal struggles to emerge as an icon of empowerment and cultural pride. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly researched and compellingly told, this biography reveals the woman behind the music: activist, feminist and global ambassador of Caribbean identity. A must-read for fans of Caribbean culture and world music, \u003ci\u003eCalypso Rose \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the extraordinary journey of the artist who became the voice of a people and the spirit of a region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of the West Indies Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56709145755992,"sku":"9789766580315","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/calypso-rose","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}