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Calypso Mama, real name Maureen Verlene Duvalier MBE (14 May 1926 – 19 December 2014), was a legendary Bahamian blues/calypso artist.

Early life

Calypso Mama was born to Bahamian parents. Her grandfather on her father's side is from Haiti and is related to former dictator, François Duvalier.

Famous songs

• Yes, Yes, Yes (2:53)

References

1. "Memorial service for 'Junkanoo pioneer' Maureen Duvalier on Friday". www.tribune242.com.
2. "Junkanoo Queen". The Nassau Guardian. 12 January 2004. Archived from the original on 4 June 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
3. "Navigating Bahamian-Haitian Identity". Kreyolicious. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
4. "Various Artists: Calypso: Vintage Songs from the Caribbean". PopMatters. 3 June 2003. Retrieved 2009-02-12.

• Calypsonians
• 1926 births
• 2014 deaths
• Bahamian singers
• Bahamian people of Haitian descent