Sam Manning was one of the earliest calypsonians who achieved international… Read Full Bio ↴Sam Manning was one of the earliest calypsonians who achieved international acclaim. He was born around 1899 in Trinidad and died in 1960 while traveling in Africa.
Manning served in the British West Indies Regiment in France and the Middle East during World War I. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York, where he recorded music that combined jazz and calypso rhythms. His song "Lieutenant Julian" commemorated the 1929 transatlantic flight by Trinidadian Hubert Fauntleroy Julian. In 1934, he moved to England, where he gave performances in London.
His companion was Amy Ashwood Garvey, Marcus Garvey's first wife. She produced Brown Sugar, a jazz musical production at the Lafayette Theatre, which featured Manning and Fats Waller and his band. She and Manning opened the Florence Mills Social Club in London's Carnaby Street, which quickly became a gathering spot for the city's black intellectuals.
Manning returned to New York in 1941. That same year, he produced the only known calypso "soundies". film clips made for film jukeboxes located in restaurants and bars. They featured Manning and his ensemble, and Trinidadian dance legend Beryl McBurnie. In 1947, Manning wrote and directed Caribbean Carnival, a Broadway show produced by Adolph Thenstead, which was billed as the "First Calypso Musical Ever Presented". It was a lavish production, featuring 50 singers and dancers, among them New York-based calypsonian, the Duke of Iron, Trinidadian dancer, Pearl Primus, and Manning himself. Manning and Thenstead also founded a record company, Cyclone.
Manning served in the British West Indies Regiment in France and the Middle East during World War I. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York, where he recorded music that combined jazz and calypso rhythms. His song "Lieutenant Julian" commemorated the 1929 transatlantic flight by Trinidadian Hubert Fauntleroy Julian. In 1934, he moved to England, where he gave performances in London.
His companion was Amy Ashwood Garvey, Marcus Garvey's first wife. She produced Brown Sugar, a jazz musical production at the Lafayette Theatre, which featured Manning and Fats Waller and his band. She and Manning opened the Florence Mills Social Club in London's Carnaby Street, which quickly became a gathering spot for the city's black intellectuals.
Manning returned to New York in 1941. That same year, he produced the only known calypso "soundies". film clips made for film jukeboxes located in restaurants and bars. They featured Manning and his ensemble, and Trinidadian dance legend Beryl McBurnie. In 1947, Manning wrote and directed Caribbean Carnival, a Broadway show produced by Adolph Thenstead, which was billed as the "First Calypso Musical Ever Presented". It was a lavish production, featuring 50 singers and dancers, among them New York-based calypsonian, the Duke of Iron, Trinidadian dancer, Pearl Primus, and Manning himself. Manning and Thenstead also founded a record company, Cyclone.
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The Million Dollar Pair of Fee
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Boat's Oar
I can drive better than the driver that drives zig zagging in my rear view mirror. People lie about driving..they suck engines with their cars..them be linking with the opposing traffic. That car ya see in ya mirror..why it not pass. Why it there. Mirror mirror on the wall..coookey weird stuff.
Me always see cool cars. They never allow strangers to enjoy the cat inside or give a ride. It's so mundane. Almost inverted.
So you buy a drop top. Then give zero strangers rides?..it looks nice. What do ya think people think?
Me poor. Me say a nice car pull up, or in a grocery store parking lot. Them ones are like snowman then want to see my face be happy or jealous.
Me time is worth less than them ones. Wayyy far less. Way less. Ahh. A Jewelry behaver. Me say, significantly less than felt above. Gosh. One ring must be worth a gazillion. I'm not even going to waste your time, nice car drivers in public. It's worth less than the time to meet cold savagish non friendliness.
Dan
These are the episodes that make watching this show worth it.
Listening to this guy for an hour about trying 10 different things, indifferent to the failed outcomes, transforms my mindset and shuts out self-doubt which many of us suffer from (we are our own worst enemies).
Also hearing "millions", "8-figures", "multi-billions" so casually encourages our minds to think bigger & have a broader perspective on things.
Thanks, Sam/Shaan/Ben
Mr Gebrial
No doubt. Just go for it
The VIBE Mindset
100%
Fund Mike / BUILD YOUR OWN FUND
To everyone who has started or is thinking of starting their own business: Believe in yourself and never give up. If you can work 8 hours for someone else. You can work 2 hours for yourself..
Jay E
Also as someone that has basically watched ALL of your podcasts, have to say that BEN is great too! Hope you can have him on more….
whackity cat
Remarkable story. I think genetics and family play a huge role, but more so genetics. Some people are just born with a "eh, I'll try it out, who cares" kind of personality. Others are born more analytical and "rational". Both, or rather, all types of personalities can become successful because humans are capable of learning, growing, and seeking out opportunities, but for some people it just comes more naturally, like Val over here.
Is there some luck involved? Certainly. But at the end of the day the core steps to success are largely the same. Experiment, learn, see what works, be consistent, and kick ass.
Mark M
This was one of the most inspiring podcasts I have ever listened to especially for immigrants.
brandon parris
Val's story is inspiring and learned a lot. Thank you
Nick Barner
This is an incredible video. Huge motivation/inspiration for me to keep grinding on YouTube! Keep up the great content.
Denis Shatalin
It’s the most insightful video I watched this year. Thanks you Sam!