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Boongie Boongie · 01-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Born a Pope, Crowned a King, Named a Duke...

You will be missed

VINCYPOWA · 01-14-2009, 04:09 PM

I was JUST COMING IN to POST about this.

RIP

TrinidadandTobagoNews.com Reporters
January 14, 2009

One of Calypso’s greatest icons Kelvin ‘Mighty Duke’ Pope passed away earlier today. Mighty Duke, who was diagnosed with myelofibrosis – a serious bone marrow disorder that disrupts the body’s normal production of blood cells – has succumbed to this illness ending a battle of over four years. His wife, one of his sons and Hollis ‘Chalkdust’ Liverpool were at his side when he passed.

Born in 1930 in Point Fortin, South Trinidad, ‘Duke’ over the years became renowned not only for delivering social commentary; political and witty, humorous songs with equal skill, dignity and lyrical mastery but also for his stately stage presence and for being one of the best-dressed Calypsonians.

The Duke, as he was lovingly called, is the only Calypsonian in Trinidad and Tobago’s history to have won the Calypso Monarch title four consecutive times: 1968 with “What is Calypso” and “Social Bacchanal”, 1969 with “Black is Beautiful” and “One Foot Visina”, 1970 with “Brotherhood of Man” and “See Through” and 1971 with “Mathematical Formula” and “Melvie and Yvonne”. He also won the Road March Title with “Thunder” in 1987. As a Calypsonian, Duke was a master lyricist who was not only interested in local issues, but over a career which lasted more than 50 years demonstrated the importance of a global awareness. With such songs as “How Many More Must Die” and “Apartheid” he was a vocal critic of colonialism and apartheid in Africa. In 1970, Mighty Duke was honored with the Humming Bird gold medal for his musical accomplishments.

Speaking with TrinidadAndTobagoNews.com, TUCO president Lutalo ‘Brother Resistance’ Masimba said that the Mighty Duke, who has been in and out of hospital for blood transfusions, passed away at about 1.05 p.m. today at the Ellerslie Private hospital in Maraval. Brother Resistance stated that Mighty Duke has always been a light for the Network Rhythm Band, the Rapso movement and the Calypso fraternity in general. Duke also supported the People’s Mall in “a certain and definite way,” for which he would always be remembered. Brother Resistance also said that the Duke’s passing leaves, “a deep hurt in a personal way,” but also a celebration for his lifelong achievements and commitment to the Calypso industry. Duke would be remembered as one of the greatest chantwells in the history of Calypso, concluded Resistance.

The Duke, who was one year short of 80 lived a long and fulfilling life recording Calypsos from 1964. His Calypsos remain a living testament to the momentous contribution of this mighty Trinbago Icon and he will be remembered for his passion for the Calypso art form. Below are a list of the songs that he recorded over the years:

1964 - Woop Wap; Racial Segregation
1968 - What Is Calypso, Social Bacchanal
1969 - All Night, Tonight; Black Is Beautiful; Bring It Back; One Foot Visina
1970 - Beast for Sale; Brotherhood of Man; See Through
1971 - Carnival in Trinidad
1973 - Tonight
1974 - Ah Never Do That; Ah Wish Ah Was; Axe Handle Freda; Class Is Class; Cock of the Rock
1977 - Uhuru; Mr. Jarvis; Be Yourself; Black Is Back; Calypso Will Never Die; The Cannibals; Carnival Fire
1978 - Barbers Complaints; Black Woman; Carnival Time 1979 - Bam Bam Oui; Do What You Doing
1980 - Freaking Streaking
1981 - Answer the Question; A Point of Direction
1982 - Mystery of Life; No Man But Me; Advantage; Babylon Go Fall
1983 - Love Me All Over; DJ Honeyneedle
1984 - Rock Meh; Land of Love
1985 - Ah Got The Feeling; Apartheid; Artificial World
1986 - How Many More Must Die; Treat Your Woman Nice; Ah Want You To Love Me
1987 - Thunder
1988 - Outrageous; Pan in Yuh Rookcung-Kertungcung; Acid Wash
1989 - Yahhh Hhhh; Ah Tired Do That
1991 - Get on Radical
1992 - Rocket in Yuh Pocket
1993 - Role Model; Yuh Come to Dance
1994 - Soca Have Meh Tu Bey
1995 - Don’t Destroy Calypso; Get A Life
1996 - Play Yourself; Furhman
2001 - Memories of the Year
2000 - Things Change Up; Horn Proof; There’s No Excuse

chinky eyes · 01-14-2009, 04:14 PM

Thank you and rest in peace to the man who gave us Thunder!

dedetriniking · 01-14-2009, 04:51 PM

Passing of another stallwart of the culture. RIP Mighty Duke!

neva-C-come-C · 01-14-2009, 05:26 PM

duke gorn boy, duke gorn!

farewell 'uncle' duke

Predator01 · 01-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Farewell elder!

dev · 01-14-2009, 06:45 PM

Play uh song mr panman..de Duke gone. Tonight, there will be no Thunder.

R.I.P

weslee · 01-14-2009, 06:50 PM

RIP Might Duke. His tune Thunder brings back a lot of childhood memories and was one of the big tunes that made me fall in-love with my culture.

Boukman · 01-14-2009, 08:00 PM

Kelvin Pope, known in the Calypso world as 'The Mighty Duke', is a legendary Calypsonian whose work spans a period of over fifty years. Born in 1930 in Point Fortin, south Trinidad, 'Duke' grew up in a period that was marked by striking workers who challenged the colonial authorities by protesting against working conditions, wages, racism and exploitation in the oilfields. Growing up in this turbulent period would have a lasting impact on Kelvin Pope and the music that he would create in years to come. His serious Calypsos reflect a spirit of resistance that is still very much alive up to this day. Influenced by Calypso stalwarts like 'Lord Syncopator', 'Mighty Spoiler', 'Mighty Cypher' and 'Lord Kitchener', 'Duke' has, over the years, become renowned not only for delivering social commentary, political and witty, humorous songs with equal skill, dignity and lyrical mastery but also for his stately stage presence and for being one of the best-dressed Calypsonians to this day.

Taken from Duke's Tribute Page: TriniSoca.com - The Mighty Duke Speaks

dumper · 01-14-2009, 08:17 PM

Listening to Thunder Now.

RIPM Duke!!!!

bouyon king · 01-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by dumper

listening to thunder now.

Ripm duke!!!!

+1

cuunoos · 01-14-2009, 09:44 PM

I have "Do What You Doing" from 1979 on rotation right now in my car and I didn't even know he passed. De man was not only a calypso legend, but a very underrated soca artiste as well (he had other wicked soca tracks besides "Thunder"). R.I.P Duke.

TriniTrini · 01-14-2009, 10:14 PM

Thank you for what you have done for music in the Caribbean. Thanks for your songs.

Mr. Friday · 01-15-2009, 10:55 AM

R.I.P. borse

G.T. socalova · 01-15-2009, 11:15 AM

It's so ironic how just last night i was listening to "Thunder" and "Love Vibration" after a long time and I didn't even know the man had just pass away earlier on that day. RIP Duke

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Boongie Boongie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Up by de aiRpoRt Posts: 79 Credits: 742	Thanks for everything Kelvin 'The Mighty Duke' Pope 1930 -2009 Born a Pope, Crowned a King, Named a Duke... You will be missed

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neva-C-come-C go ketch yuh crowd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yuh 'oman pantry Posts: 1,101 Credits: 939	duke gorn boy, duke gorn! farewell 'uncle' duke __________________ fresh, fast, fronted and forward

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cuunoos De Cocoyea kid! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Somewhere dey in Canada, freezin! Posts: 909 Credits: 1,714	I have "Do What You Doing" from 1979 on rotation right now in my car and I didn't even know he passed. De man was not only a calypso legend, but a very underrated soca artiste as well (he had other wicked soca tracks besides "Thunder"). R.I.P Duke. Last edited by cuunoos; 01-14-2009 at 09:47 PM..

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chinky eyes Every Woman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Here... Posts: 11,891 Credits: 189,071	Thank you and rest in peace to the man who gave us Thunder!

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dedetriniking Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,833 Credits: 31,612	Passing of another stallwart of the culture. RIP Mighty Duke!

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Predator01 STREETS R WATCHIN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,061 Credits: 5,754	Farewell elder!

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dev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ga Posts: 6,679 Credits: 22,748	Play uh song mr panman..de Duke gone. Tonight, there will be no Thunder. R.I.P

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weslee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada Posts: 342 Credits: 889	RIP Might Duke. His tune Thunder brings back a lot of childhood memories and was one of the big tunes that made me fall in-love with my culture.

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Boukman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caribbean Posts: 6 Credits: 554	Kelvin Pope, known in the Calypso world as 'The Mighty Duke', is a legendary Calypsonian whose work spans a period of over fifty years. Born in 1930 in Point Fortin, south Trinidad, 'Duke' grew up in a period that was marked by striking workers who challenged the colonial authorities by protesting against working conditions, wages, racism and exploitation in the oilfields. Growing up in this turbulent period would have a lasting impact on Kelvin Pope and the music that he would create in years to come. His serious Calypsos reflect a spirit of resistance that is still very much alive up to this day. Influenced by Calypso stalwarts like 'Lord Syncopator', 'Mighty Spoiler', 'Mighty Cypher' and 'Lord Kitchener', 'Duke' has, over the years, become renowned not only for delivering social commentary, political and witty, humorous songs with equal skill, dignity and lyrical mastery but also for his stately stage presence and for being one of the best-dressed Calypsonians to this day. Taken from Duke's Tribute Page: TriniSoca.com - The Mighty Duke Speaks

01-14-2009, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
dumper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 703 Credits: 1,194	Listening to Thunder Now. RIPM Duke!!!!

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Mr. Friday Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: some whey bout... Posts: 725 Credits: 5,437	R.I.P. borse

01-15-2009, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
G.T. socalova ........ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 4,835 Credits: 5,426	It's so ironic how just last night i was listening to "Thunder" and "Love Vibration" after a long time and I didn't even know the man had just pass away earlier on that day. RIP Duke

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