Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; d. July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in the early 1930s and he is best known for his compositions "Ugly Woman" (1933), "Mary Ann" and "Netty, Netty," which are still performed today. Wikipedia
These pages are dedicated to the late Aldwyn 'Lord Kitchener' Roberts ... aka.. de 'Grandmaster'. The original Ambassador to Pan, Calyso and Carnival, his music will always be with us in spirit to all of us from young to old.. www.tntisland.com/kitch08.html
Lion's personal accounts of his early career vary, but probably debuted c'29 in a small beginners' calypso tent in Belmont. www.musicweb-international.com/encyclopaedia/l/L78.HTM
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