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"Forged from the Love of Liberty" is the national anthem of the Trinidad and Tobago. Originally composed as the national anthem for the short-lived West Indies Federation (1958–1962), this song was edited and adopted by Trinidad and Tobago when it became independent in 1962. [1] It was written and composed by Patrick Castagne. [2] [3]
Trinidad and Tobago later adopted it as their own national anthem, "Forged from the Love of Liberty", after attaining their own independence on 31 August 1962. His song "Goodnight" was for many years the theme song used as the sign on and sign-off signal by Radio Trinidad .
Today, steel-pan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and is used worldwide. In 2013 Ancel Bhagwandeen was awarded by the Prime minister's Awards for Scientific Ingenuity for developing and producing the World's first tenor pan stick that is sound sensitive and displays light colours in sync with playing the steel pan.
National instrument: Steelpan: National Colours of Trinidad and Tobago [] Red, White and Black National Watchwords Discipline, Production, Tolerance. [] The national Watchwords was established by the late first Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams, when Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence in 1962. [10] [11]
Calypso Rose or Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis (born April 27, 1940, in Bethel Village, Tobago) is a Trinidadian calypsonian.She started writing songs at the age of 13; over the years, she has composed more than 1000 songs and recorded more than 20 albums.
Pages in category "Trinidad and Tobago songs" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
He moved to Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad in 1943 where he joined the Roving Brigade.He was spotted singing "Mary I am Tired and Disgusted" (aka "Green Fig") with the group by Johnny Khan, who invited him to perform in his Victory Tent, where he met fellow calypsonian Growling Tiger, who decided Roberts should from that point be known as Lord Kitchener.
While Trinidad's carnival has its origins in the 18th century, a singing contest was first held in 1911, when the Jubilee Establishment offered a prize for "the most original song on a local topic". [1] Further competitions were held after World War I, and the Calypso King contest was first held in 1939. [1]