Lord Kitchener (calypsonian)
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For the First World War leader, see Horatio Kitchener
Lord Kitchener (April 18, 1922 - February 11, 2000) was one of the most internationally famous calypsonians. Born Aldwyn Roberts in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, Kitchener's success began after he moved to England and soon became massively popular there. His fame continued throughout the 1950s, when calypso achieved international success. Later, though, he moved towards Soca, a related style, and continued recording until his death.
His most famous songs include:
- Rain-o-rama (also the name he gave to his home in Trinidad)
- Pan in A Minor
- Sugar Bum Bum (noted as one of the first Soca songs)
Kitchener is honoured with a statue in Port-of-Spain. He is buried in the Santa Rosa Cemetery in Arima.