TRIBUTE TO SINGING FRANCINE "MANY RIVERS TO CROSS" 1943 - 2022
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- FRANCINE EDWARDS Known in the calypso arena as “ Singing Francine” is a woman who has changed the dynamics of calypso. Francine pass 16th of December 2022
Born in Barbados and migrated to Trinidad in the late 1950's joined the calypso clique and became a backup vocalist for Kitchener and sparrow.
She was crowned Calypso Queen in 1972, 1973, 1974 with hits like “ Mass in the Savannah”, “Happiness”, “Runaway” and “Carnival Fever”.
Francine Edwards known in the calypso word as "Singing Francine" who passed away early this morning, 16th December, 2022.
Singing Francine was born in Barbados on February 13th 1943 and came to Trinidad at a young age. When asked how she began singing calypso, she responded, “I never became involved in the calypso art form. I was born into the calypso art form.”
Throughout her career, she has used her musical talent to address social issues, particularly those directly affecting women. In 1975, she sang “A Call to Women,” encouraging more women to use calypso music as a vehicle of self-expression. In her 1978 calypso “Runaway,” she addressed the topic of domestic violence, urging women in abusive living situations to seek help.
Singing Francine was one of the most successful calypsonians in Trinidad and Tobago, winning the National Calypso Queen competition in 1972, 1973, 1981 and 1983.
Over the course of her career, she has become an important figure in the development of not only calypso, but also parang.
caribbeaninsighttv.com Virtual Museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of West Indians. Known in the calypso arena as “ Singing Francine” is a woman who has changed the dynamics of Parang and Christmas. Born in Barbados and migrated to Trinidad in the late 1950's joined the calypso clique and became a backup vocalist for Kitchener and sparrow. She was crowned Calypso Queen in 1972, 1973, 1974 with hits like “ Mass in the savannah”, “Happiness”, “Runaway” and “Carnival Fever”. She has one of the sweetest voices in the calypso arenas and is as versatile with her music.
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Song: Many Rivers to Cross
Artist: Francine
Song: Old Lady Walk
Artist: Francine & Kitchener
Song: Money
Artist: Francine
Song: Calypso Queen
Artist: Francine
Song: Jamaican Dancer
Artist: Francine
Song: Niceness
Artist: Francine
Song: Carnival Fever
Artist: Francine
Song: Mass in the Savanah
Artist: Francine
Song: Mr. Carnival
Artist: Francine
Song: Peter Say
Artist: Francine
Song: Musical Heroes
Artist: Francine
Song: Don't Trouble Me
Artist: Francine
Song: Equal Rights
Artist: Francine
Song: Runaway
Artist: Francine
Song: I Can't Do That
Artist: Francine
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For your sophisticated and meaningful voice and lyrics, Singing Francine, you have left an everlasting message to the world. May you join the heavenly choirs. We will hear your beautiful voice and we will smile and say thank you. Rest in Peace and in the arms of your Heavenly Father.
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A melloworous voice beautiful lcon Rip Francine
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Caribbean insight thank you for this as its one of my favorites to view on your channel, as Singing Francine was a woman i admired as a child & still do today. As a child i would see her and watch her as such a classy calypsonian how she dressed & pranced the stage, she wasnt afraid of the men/man challengers in her day her voice was magic & would forever be & always be remembered RIP QUEEN SINGING FRANCINE.... Job well done
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Francine you had the best vocal voice in the Caribbean may you enter the heavenly gates with open arms you will be sadly miss rest in peace.
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Very nice, beautiful voice, Meaningful songs , beautiful intelligent woman. She was truly a queen. May her soul rest in eternal peace
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May you rest in paradise, Singing Francine.
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I love this woman she's the best beautiful voice I could listen to her all day
Francine ya like fine wine ya get better with age blessings
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you enjoy her voice as much as I do. It's always great to hear positive feedback from viewers like you. Remember Sharing is Caring. So let HER fans know. BTW subscription is FREE. Join the Cultural Revolution, today!
Well, I guess I should consider a career in audiobooks then! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoy my voice! Remember Sharing is Caring. So let her fans know. BTW subscription is FREE. Join the Cultural Revolution, today!
I had the pleasure of being in her company when she visited my parents in Brooklyn she taught me well thank you sister rest nice.
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Sad l never had the privilege seeing this lady in action Nice viewing and hearing her. I am enjoying these shows very much I appreciate the opportunitie. BIG THANKS !!!
Love this woman
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Rest in peace legend
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Like the commercial says "Priceless". Hope all is well with you sis. May God continue to bless you with health and strength.
Oh, my Caribbean life...oh Singing Francine, and Calypso Rose et al...You sisters knocked the balls out the stadium...Thank you.
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A REAL MAN SUPPORT HIS FAMILY/CHILDREN, A FEW ARE BOYS IN A GROWN MAN SPACE, ONELOVE.
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A voice as clear as bell , Rest in God's Peace my sister
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Sister I cannot do without your songs, the memories cannot be compare , thank you Norris Wilkins for your change to these great songs. One Love , Jah bless. 42empress.
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Sweet Francine is how I remember her
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Down by river
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greetings Norris ........can you tell me if Singing Francine sang a tune where she is inviting Politicians into her kitchen ......and if so the correct name of the tune and what album I might find it on .........thank you so much ..
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We more Artist like her
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Your music will live on. RIP SINGING FRANCINE. Gone but never forgotten 💔
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