Profiles: Heroes, Role Models and Pioneers of Trinidad and Tobago - by Nasser Khan

64 • 1978: Venezuelan government, the Francisco De Miranda award • 1983: May 22, Boscoe Holder and Geoffrey Holder Day, Washington DC; 1990: International Voluntary Service (IVS) Award Along with his brother Geoffrey, Washington DC • 2003: Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by the University of the West Indies. • 2004: Postage Christmas series of stamps featuring six of his paintings. Biography: Boscoe Holder By Geoffrey MacLean (1994) FREDERICK “HOUDINI” WILMOTH (1885-1973) H is first recording was made in 1927 and he continued singing and recording until the 1940s. He recorded a large number of calypsoes and was one of the few early calypsonians to enjoy success financially. “Arima tonight, Sangre Grande tomorrow night” is the popular chorus of one of his well-known calypsoes. RUPERT “LORD INVADER” W. GRANT (1914-1961) S an Fernando-born, he became active in calypso in the mid-1930s and went on to gain international fame with his calypso Rum and Coca Cola which was made even more popular by the Andrews Sisters. He competed in many calypso competitions (including the very first Calypso King competition) and recorded for RCA Bluebird and Decca labels along with other top calypsonians of the day.