Many of us will stand in our homes and sit in our cars today and dance to the music he made, we want to remember him with joy. Once again we are saddened by this loss and we give the assurance that we will do all we can to celebrate his powerful contribution to us all and keep his legacy alive.

As we know his relatives and friends will be grappling with this loss in the coming days, the TTPA extends its arms to offer any assistance that they may need. “And we are saddened by this loss to our culturescape. The Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association also remembered Bailey as “a true patriot and friend”. Trinidad and Tobago has lost a unique voice.” “His contribution to the cultural landscape is remarkable and immeasurable. Shadow’s songs were in many ways a commentary on us as a people but also a rallying call for us to reflect and perhaps change those characteristics he felt didn’t work for us,” he said. “From the way he dressed and danced to the layered lyrics he sang. Minister of Communications Stuart Young added that Bailey brought “something different” to the calypso/soca genre. “We are honoured to have witnessed the life of this great musician and to have experienced his outpourings of the best of our calypso culture.We are grateful for the music he gave us and proud of his legacy which will remain undiminished for all time,” Rowley added. Over the years his contribution to the development of our local music earned him regional and international acclaim,” he added.īailey was awarded the prestigious Hummingbird Silver Medal in 2003 for his contribution to music in Trinidad and Tobago, and also won the Road March title twice, as well as the Calypso Monarch. 65 Likes, 1 Comments - The Mighty Sparrow (themightysparrowsf) on Instagram: 'The Public Theater, NYC July, 2019 mightysparrow kingofcalypso slingerfrancisco birdie grena. His music told us stories about ourselves through poignant social commentary which was often fused with wry humour.

“He was an original in all his various musical creations.

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