Lord Kitchener honoured with plaque at former home LeahMahon_ reports Full story
Lord Kitchener is lauded for putting Trinidadian music on the world stage
To mark the day he docked with his fellow passengers, officials and community leaders gathered in Trafford on Stretford Road, Manchester to see the historic plaque unveiled at just one of his former homes in the northern city. Born in Arima, Trinidad Lord Kitchener took with him the calypso rhythms of the West Indies to Britain and recorded songs for the Parlophone, Melodisc and Lyragon labels.
“My sister’s and brother’s got in touch with my wife about this [plaque unveiling] and they wanted me to come and represent my family. So, we are all very proud,” he said.
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