Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano collection
Abstract
The collection contains photographs of Lord Superior and other calypsonians including Lord Brynner, Sparrow, Kitchener, Brigo, and members of the Young Brigade. There are snippets from his life captured in newspaper clippings from the 1950s-2000s. Researchers interested in this collection may also wish to consult an interview with Lord Superior held in the OPReP collection.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1950-2000
Biographical note
Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano was born in Rio Claro, Trinidad in 1937. He was a guitarist, composer, singer and businessman. Among his many accolades was the honorary D.Litt degree bestowed on him by the University of the West Indies in 2017.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The collection belonged to Lord Superior and was donated to the University of the West Indies in 2016.
Cultural context
- Title
- Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Lorraine Nero
- Date
- 23 September 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies Repository
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
868-662-2002 Ext 82132
868-662-9238 (Fax)