Introducing Miss Calypso!

Dr. Maya Angelou is a writer, an artist, a professor, a director, an activist...and a calypso singer! In 1957, Dr. Angelou appeared in the film Calypso Heat Wave as the sultry Miss Calypso. Watch Dr. Angelou's performance and find out what she would like to tell her younger self about forgiveness.

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  • Rest in Peace, Mother Maya.

  • President Barack Obama was fortunate to have had he perform at his inauguration. Bless her soul. ... long live calypso. She came through the era with the likes of Harry Belafontin 

  • R.I.P my sister. You did it your way

  • Dear Sister Maya, your words and life as a respected sage will be sorely missed. Thank the Lord that the poetry and your soulful voice is recorded for generations to come, including the calyspo you made to pay homage to your proud Trini roots. May your eternal soul R.I.P. with deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to all your family and friends on this lost we all mourn. Peace... http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/maya-angelou-poet-author-and-activist-d...
  • Both so inspiring

  • That was a wonderfull interview.Forgive and love,And the world will be a better place to live.

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