Barbara is our Cultural Icon
PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United People's Party (UP) expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Nisbeth.
"We are still trying to grasp onto the reality that Calypso Barbara passed away early Monday morning," stated the UP board.
"Calypso Barbara" as she was popularly known as undoubtedly made her unconditional contribution to culture on our island.
"We are calling on the community at large to take a personal moment of silence during this time of bereavement as we remember a cultural icon," the UP board stated.
Let us reflect on the significance Calypso Barbara has played in our community with a rich cultural legacy and a passion for the growth of Calypso music, especially among our young people.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends of the late Barbara," concluded the UP board.
