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Black Stalin (Leroy Calliste) was born on 24 September, 1941 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian singer (1941–2022). Discover Black Stalin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
Leroy Calliste |
| Occupation |
Singer, Songwriter, Griot |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
24 September 1941 |
| Birthday |
24 September |
| Birthplace |
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Date of death |
28 December, 2022 |
| Died Place |
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Nationality |
Trinidad and Tobago
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Black Stalin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Black Stalin height not available right now. We will update Black Stalin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Black Stalin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Black Stalin worth at the age of 81 years old? Black Stalin’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Trinidad and Tobago. We have estimated Black Stalin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
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Timeline
Leroy Calliste (24 September 1941 – 28 December 2022), better known as Black Stalin, was a leading calypsonian from Trinidad and Tobago known for his lyrics against European colonial oppression.
He worked as a limbo dancer before taking up singing calypso in 1959 when he made his debut at the Good Shepherd Hall in St. Madeleine, but did not join a calypso tent until 1962 when he joined the Southern Brigade.
He was given the nickname "Black Stalin" by fellow calypsonian Blakie in the mid-1960s.
In 1967 Black Stalin joined Kitchener's Calypso Revue tent and managed to place in that year's Calypso Monarch competition.
Stalin won the Calypso Monarch competition for the first time in 1979 (with "Caribbean Man" and "Play One") and went on to win it again in 1985, 1987, 1991 and 1995.
In 1979 he moved over to the Mighty Shadow's King of the Wizards Tent and recorded his first album, To the Caribbean Man.
That year he walked away with his first Calypso Monarch crown for his two compositions, "Caribbean Unity" and "Play One".
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In 1985 he won the crown again with "Ism Schism" and "Wait Dorothy", and again in 1987 with a tribute to steelband entitled "Mr. Panmaker" and "Bun 'Dem", a song calling for St. Peter to cast the likes of Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes, Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan into Hell.
After finishing as runner-up to Mighty Sparrow in 1985, in 1999 Black Stalin won the title of Calypso King of the World with the calypsoes "Ah Feel to Party" and "Wine Boy", poking fun at the politician Dhanraj Singh.
In 1987 he was also awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Silver) for his contribution to Trinidad and Tobago culture.
In 1991 the usually dread and critical Stalin took a winning turn and walked away with the Calypso Monarch crown again, with "Look on the Bright Side" and "Black man Feelin' to Party".
In 1994 he signed with Eddy Grant's Ice Records label, releasing the Rebellion album that year and Message to Sundar in 1995.
In 1995 he went chutney, with a "Tribute to Sundar Popo", in honour of his old friend and fellow singer.
He won the Calypso Monarch competition on five occasions and the Calypso King of the World title in 1999.
Born and raised on Coffee Street in San Fernando to George and Elcina Calliste, he is one of four children.
He attended San Fernando Boys' R.C. School.
Black Stalin became Dr. Leroy Calliste on 31 October 2008, when he was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, for his tremendous dedication and contribution to Calypso music and culture in Trinidad and Tobago.
On 22 September 2014, he was hospitalised after suffering stroke a few hours after performing at a charity show in south Trinidad.
Relatives said that Stalin, 73, was rushed to the San Fernando Hospital after he started experiencing severe pain to his back on returning home from performing at the inclusive fundraiser hosted by the St. Andrew Anglican Church in aid of its building fund.
Black Stalin died on 28 December 2022, at the age of 81.
