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Brother Resistance (Roy Lewis) was born on 24 October, 1954, is a Trinidad and Tobago poet and musician (1954–2021). Discover Brother Resistance'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 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Roy Lewis |
| Occupation |
Musician, Rhythm Poet, Performer |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
24 October, 1954 |
| Birthday |
24 October |
| Birthplace |
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| Date of death |
13 July, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Port of Spain |
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Brother Resistance Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Brother Resistance height not available right now. We will update Brother Resistance'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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Brother Resistance Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Brother Resistance worth at the age of 66 years old? Brother Resistance’s income source is mostly from being a successful poet. He is from . We have estimated Brother Resistance'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
poet |
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Lutalo Masimba (24 October 1954 – 13 July 2021), born Roy Lewis and known professionally as Brother Resistance, was a rhythm poet and musician from Trinidad and Tobago.
He died on 13 July 2021, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Born in 1954 as Roy Lewis in East Dry River, Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, he began writing poetry in primary school, and went on to study at Queen's Royal College.
He was influenced by Trinidad's 1970 Black Power movement to become conscious of his African identity, and he would eventually change his name to Lutalo Masimba in 1982, in order to better reflect his heritage.
He assumed the soubriquet "Brother Resistance" when he began performing and chanting his poetry at school.
He went on to further studies at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, graduating with a B.Sc.
Brother Resistance became, together with Brother Shortman, the lead singer of the Network Riddim Band, a Trinidadian ensemble, in 1979.
They developed a hybrid of soca and rap that they called "rapso", a genre for which they credited Lancelot Layne as originator.
degree in Social Sciences with History in 1980.
The band was considered subversive by the authorities, and their rehearsal space and offices were destroyed by the police in June 1983.
The group released their first album, Roots of de Rapso Rhythm, in 1984, which was followed by Rapso Explosion and Rapso Takeover in 1985 and 1986 respectively.
International performances brought recognition from overseas, changing the attitude of the T&T government, who selected Brother Resistance as their cultural delegate to the World Festival of Youth and Students in Korea.
His best known song was 1987's "Ring de bell", in which he advocates symbolically ringing the bell for justice and freedom.
In 1992, Brother Resistance was honoured with a national award, the Hummingbird Medal.
He appeared at New York's New Music Festival in 1992 and in 1993 at the International Dub Poetry Festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
In 2002 he was nominated for a Cacique Award for his performance as Aldrick in Earl Lovelace's dramatization of The Dragon Can't Dance.
In 2017, Brother Resistance was inducted into the Queen's Royal College Hall of Honour for his contributions to art and culture in Trinidad.
He was president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO).
He died aged 66 on 13 July 2021, at the West Shore Medical Private Hospital, Western Main Road, Cocorite, Trinidad and Tobago.
