Grynner

Grynner

Grynner (rhymes with "miner", real name Macdonald Blenman) is a popular calypsonian from Barbados. [ [http://www.cp-pc.ca/english/barbados/arts.html Barbados - Arts and Literature ] ] Like his compatriot Mighty Gabby, his songs often feature political and social commentary. He has been named the Barbados Crop Over Road March "Tune of the Crop" winner seven times (1983-85, 1988-90, and 1998).

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External links

* [http://www.icerecords.com/Grynner.htm Grynner biography on Ice Records site]
* [http://www.cropoverfestival.bb/index.php?ZZZ=407_1051 Crop Over "Tune of the Crop" winners, 1986-present]
* [http://www.calypsonians.com/calypsonians_bio.php?stage_name_id=158/ Calypsonians Database - Grynner]
* [http://www.calypsoarchives.co.uk/maindirectory/Grynner.html Grynner discography]


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