From The Rio Times · Rafael Silva Santos · · 1m 10s
Brother Valentino Dies at 85
Calypso legend Brother Valentino, known as 'The People’s Calypsonian', dies at 85.
In brief
Calypso legend Brother Valentino, known as 'The People’s Calypsonian', dies at 85. Calypso singer Brother Valentino, who called himself 'The People’s Calypsonian', died at age 85 on 21 October 2026. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Brother Valentino Dies
Calypso singer Brother Valentino, known as 'The People’s Calypsonian', died at age 85 on 21 October 2026.
Who He Was
Brother Valentino was born in Grenada in 1941 and moved to Trinidad and Tobago as a child.
Minister Tribute
Trinidad's culture minister called him a voice for the voiceless and keeper of national stories.
“Brother Valentino was more than a Calypsonian; he was a voice for the voiceless, a conscience for the nation and a keeper of our stories.”
TUCO Tribute
Calypso group TUCO described his voice as expressing generations' struggles and hopes.
“an expression of 'generations’ struggles, hopes and experiences'”
His Career
He began performing in the 1960s, inspired by Mighty Sparrow, and won the Veterans Calypso Monarch title in 2005.
His Songs
His songs include 'No Revolution' (1971), 'Stay Up Zimbabwe' (1979), and 'Dis Place Nice' (1980).
Honours and Legacy
He received the Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Hummingbird Medal Gold in 2012.
What Is Unknown
The cause, place of death, family details, and funeral plans have not been disclosed.
Here's the gist
Calypso singer Brother Valentino, who called himself 'The People’s Calypsonian', died at age 85 on 21 October 2026.
