Marvellous Marva dies after four decades in calypso
Verified: 2 outlets have reported this story since Nov 14, 2 of them from Trinidad and Tobago.
Veteran calypsonian Marvellous Marva, whose real name was Marva Joseph, has died after a career spanning more than four decades in Trinidad and Tobago’s music industry. A native of Rock Road, Penal, Joseph was a member of the celebrated all-female calypso group United Sisters, alongside Singing Sandra, Tigress and Lady B. Formed in 1991, the group became known for hits including “Whoa Donkey” and “Ambataila Woman”, while helping to establish women’s presence on the calypso and soca stages. Continue reading Marvellous Marva dies after four decades in calypso at CNC3.
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2 outlets from Trinidad and Tobago, where the story is: CNC3, TTT News · how we count
- Nov 14, 6:37 PM UTCFirst report· you’re reading thisMarvellous Marva dies after four decades in calypsocnc3.co.tt ↗
- Nov 15, 1:47 AM UTC+7 hVeteran Calypsonian ‘Marvellous Marva’ Passesttt.live ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 15, 1:47 AM UTC · +7 h
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