Grenada’s Ten-Times Calypso Monarch pays tribute to Trinidad and Tobago-born Leroy Calliste also known in the Calypso World as Black Stalin, who has transitioned to the “Great Beyond”.
Black Stalin, age 81, is reported to have died peacefully at his home around mid-morning today, after a lengthy suffering from a stroke.
His family was at his bedside when he died.
We have this report:
Stalin was known for his witty and biting social and political commentary such as ‘Ism Scism”, “Sufferers”, “Bun Dem”, and “We Could Make it if We Try”, a song that provides relief and encouragement, regardless of adversity.
Grenada’s ten-time Calypso Monarch, Findlay Jeffrey (Scholar), remembers the Black Stalin.
Stalin was considered a messenger, producing songs that somewhat relate to life’s trials and/or tribulation…Black Stalin, a friend of Grenada.
Grenada’s ten-time Calypso Monarch, Findlay Jeffrey (Scholar) remembering Black Stalin.
This is one of Stalin’s favorites giving consideration to the strengthening of regional family life.
He was participating in a classical concert, with Marilyn Williams, with the steelband, Skiffle Bunch, providing the accompaniment.
Wee FM News, keeping it mellow in memory of Black Stalin, who died on Wednesday at age 81….Black Stalin a friend of Grenada.
Black Stalin, (Leroy Calliste) gone to the Great Beyond.
