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His daughters are Victoria Peters (who lives in Trinidad and Tobago), and the late Pamela de Leon-Lewis (who lived in Brooklyn, New York, with her three children: Abigail J. Bishop, Darryl R. Bishop, and youngest daughter Keiela J. Lewis).In 2002 Akenathon announced plans to turn his father's Mt. Although there has long been confusion about his full name, he himself gave it as From a young age, Roaring Lion (de Leon's adopted stage name) became known for his skill in creating Further, the lyrics of many of his "war calypsoes" (essentially insult songs) presage those of similar Roaring Lion died on 11 July 1999, at the age of 91, in Mt. Kindly listen to that recording on this youtube link. Mosaïque Liste Best Of Calypso 1912-1952. Today the 9th of May and tomorrow 10th, RLF will be sending Mothers Day Greetings to Trinidad & Tobago via WACK Radio. On December 25, 2014, an article on “Lord Executor -The Master Of Extempo” was published.Roaring Lion Calypso Foundation (RLF) wants to research, collect and make available songs, song texts and history about the Golden Age of Calypso (1934 & 1950). Just great-:)RLF also posted on Facebook a rare picture postcard depicting Calypsonians and musicians from 1949.This post card was porduced by RLF. The Ibis Ensemble of UTT will perform a free concert of early calypsos by Roaring Lion, Growling Tiger, Houdini and Atilla the Hun as well as early instrumental pieces by Lionel Belasco and Lovey’s Band. His sons include Ibn Llama de Leon, Ishmael de Leon, Akenathon de Leon, Rafael Charles de Leon (who lives in Brooklyn, New York), Mohondas deLeon (who lives in Norway), Karelius de Leon (who lives in Norway), Christobal de Leon (who lives in Brooklyn, New York), and Krishna de Leon (who lives in Paris). Lambert property into a Roaring Lion Museum.Bear Family Records, West Indian rhythm 10-CD boxset/ book He had been active in the calypso world for over 65 years, first as a performer, then as someone with a very professional approach to the whole business of entertainment. Roaring Lion; Filtrer Roaring Lion (4) Voir critères de classement. Lambert, Trinidad. These are two classic Calypsos and without a doubt, should be included in our school literature. En stock en magasin Choisir . All copyrights belong to RLF.Now RLF would like to remind the public that the “Roaring lion” researched and wrote a Calypso on the topic way back in 1934. This concert titled Capturing Calypso, takes place tomorrow at the UTT Campus Theatre 1, at Napa from 7 pm.Etienne Charles Jazz musician pays tribute to Lion, Kitchener & Sparrow. Roaring Lion left historical information about the era in both written and audio format, and this will be made available to the public in different ways.RLF will seek to get “Golden Age Calypso History” into the syllabi of the primary and secondary schools. Here is the original recording. Educational authorities can easily compare, assess and identify calypsos of worth, and impart this knowledge onto our youth.RLF will continue working with projects that enhance and promote our culture and country.To contact RLF, email realroaringlioncalypso@gmail.comCalypso Prince – Aki de Leon, son of calypso legend “The Roaring Lion” Rafael de Leon, speaks at 7 p.m. at The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest … Parade Time – Naples’ annual Independence Day parade steps off at 10 … Even in the formation of a Calypsonians’ Organization (in association with fellow-performer Atilla) there was the … This concert titled Capturing Calypso, takes place tomorrow at the UTT Campus Theatre 1, at Napa from 7 pm. The Roaring Lion Foundation (RLF) has published these pages:The Story about Lord Invader and his Rum and Coca Cola: The Ibis Ensemble of UTT will perform a free concert of early calypsos by Roaring Lion, Growling Tiger, Houdini and Atilla the Hun as well as early instrumental pieces by Lionel Belasco and Lovey’s Band.