Calypso Rose turns 85

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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.

Her nephew Lance Pierre told Newsday in a phone interview on April 27 that the singer/songwriter was doing well and had some special surprises planned for the day.

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