Roaring Lion

Roaring Lion

calypsotrinidad and tobagocaribbeansocatrinidadian
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About Roaring Lion

Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died 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. From a young age, Roaring Lion (de Leon's adopted stage name) became known

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Carnival Long Ago

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Ugly Woman

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Mary Ann

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