[UPDATED] Calypso Rose turns 85

April 27, 2025

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CALYPSO ROSE – Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis celebrates another turn around the sun as she turned 85 on April 27.

Although she is not actively performing, the iconic calypsonian will forever echo through the calypso annals.

Rose told Newsday she woke up with good strength on her birthday.

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