Calypsonian Bill Trotman dies at 92

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July 10, 2026

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VETERAN calypsonian Paul 'Bill' Trotman passed away at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt Hope, on Wednesday. He was 92.

Trotman was renowned for hits 'Back To School' and 'Rat Race'.

In the aftermath of his passing, tributes began to pour in from the entertainment and cultural fraternities over his multiple talents which ran the gamut of visual artist, poet, limbo dancer, painter, and facilitator at calypso tents and events.

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