The Woman Who Gave Calypso a New Face

Discover why Singing Sandra believes in the power of calypso music and how it has shaped her personal philosophy. This talented performer shares her passion for this unique genre in an inspiring interview. caribbeaninsighttv.com Virtual Museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of West Indians. Singing Sandra is a uniquely talented dramatic performer whose personal philosophy seemed to find a consistent musical voice. The dramatic power of her renditions is breath-taking; this is more than music, it's a musical theater. With her social, racial, and feminist ideas Singing Sandra has given Calypso a new face which has begun to pave the way for women in an industry made up predominantly by men. Her music has also cross over other genres such as soca. The legacy of Singing Sandra is represented not only by the many awards she has received throughout her successful career but by also touching on topics that mainstream music rarely talks about. Singing Sandra can best be described as a role model and artistically socio-political figure. Song: Nobody Wins A War Artist: Singing Sandra Song: The Vision Artist: Singing Sandra Song: Caribbean Man Artist: Singing Sandra Song: Ture Colors Artist: Singing Sandra Song: Woman Their Own Enemy Artist: Sing Sandra ARCHIVAL MATERIALS Courtesy of CITV library Courtesy of TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TELEVISION Courtesy of Media 21 Ltd ARCHIVE & RIGHTS MANAGER Jeffery Selvon ARCHIVE & RIGHTS CONSULTANT Carla Parris CONTACT: [email protected] Subscribe on YouTube    / citvcaribbeaninsighttelevision   Subscribe on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Subscribe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en CHAPTERS 0:15:58 0:35:43 0:50:22 CARIBBEAN INSIGHT TV is a Production of NORYOV, which is solely responsible for it's content. © 2020 CITV EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING SERVING THE UNDERSERVED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CITV would like to thank OUR viewers for their support. Special thanks for Video Footage from : CITV LIBRARY; NORYON PRODUCTIONS; GENTLE BEN TV; TTT; CNC3; BBC; ADVANCE DYNAMICS; MAJOR&MINOR PRODUCTIONS; TV 6 VIDEO LIBRARY; AP TRINIDAD; WACK TV; GBU; BRIC TV; VISUAL ART & PRODUCTION; MUSEUM OF LONDON; BANYAN; TUCO; PAN TRINBAGO; GETTY IMAGES; SVG-TV; TRINIDAD NTIONAL ARCHIVE; ASPIRE TV; JMC; TVJ; DIMINO PRODUCTION; JA NATIONAL ARCHIVE; TRUEVISION; KEELING PRODUCTIONS & APACHE.