Denyse Plummers: A Lifetime of Calypso Adventures

From her debut in 1986 at Skinner Park to becoming the Calypso Monarch, Denyse Plummer's journey in the world of Calypso has been nothing short of legendary! Join us as we celebrate a lifetime of Calypso adventures with this iconic singer.
Denyse made her debut in 1986 at Skinner Park, where she found herself at the end of an unappreciative audience. She went on to become the Calypso Monarch in 2001.
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Denyse Plummer is a Calypso and Gospel singer from Trinidad & Tobago.
Denyse made her debut in 1986 at Skinner Park, where she found herself at the end of an unappreciative audience. Phase II Pan Groove Steelband arranger Len "Boogsie" Sharpe idea for Denyse to sing his band's Panorama entry. Plummer started making a name for herself as a calypsonian.
In 1988, with yet another Len "Boogsie" Sharpe pan tune, "Woman Is Boss" she arrived at the National Calypso Monarch finals and also won the Calypso Queen crown. Since then she has taken the Calypso Queen crown a total of six times and has won 2nd place Crown three times.
Denyse Plummer is the 5th female calypsonian to ever win the "Young King" competition and has made it to Calypso Monarch finals in 1983,1988, 1992, 1994 and was victorious in 2001, taking home the title for the first time.

Song: Woman is Boss
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Nah Leaving
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Tempo
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Together Right Here
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Carnival Time Again
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Jump Up
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Give Dem Tempo
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Mind Yuh Business
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Reggae Worship
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Highest Praise
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Ah Cyah Leave Him
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Safe on the Inside
Artist: Denyse Plummer:

Song: Old Time Calypso Melody
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