CALYPSONIAN turned gospel singer Denyse Plummer dies at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer.
The 2001 Calypso Monarch passed away on Sunday.
Known for her iconic hits Woman is Boss and Nah Leaving, Plummer became a born-again Christian and gave up singing calypso – the artform she struggled to gain acceptance due to her Cauascian heritage. She was the child of a white father and black mother.
Making her debit in Calypso Fiesta in 1986 in Skinner Park in San Fernando, Plummer had a difficult time with the crowd jeering her.
On Sunday her family posted on Facebook, “It is with a heavy heart we confirm the passing of our beloved queen, Denyse Plummer-Boocock. Denyse was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, friend and an exemplary example to the younger generations. She will be missed by many, especially her family. She will live on through her music, literature and the beautiful impressions she left on everyone she met. We love you Denyse, thanks for the magic you brought to this world.”
Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) president Ainsley King extended condolences saying Plummer had a remarkable talent and spirit.
He said, “Denyse Plummer’s legacy is etched in the annals of Trinidad and Tobago’s musical heritage. Her journey from singing in the Holy Name Convent choirs to ascending to the pinnacle of the calypso world is an inspiring testament to her dedication and perseverance. She shattered barriers and paved the way for female calypsonians, demonstrating that the power of one’s voice transcends gender and background.”
Just a few weeks ago, it was wrongly reported that she had passed away.
