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As we remember Singing Francine we should also acknowledge the tremendous contributions that she made in the pursuit of women being fully recognized and respected in Calypsodom...not only did Singing Francine sing Calypsoes, r&b ballads, and parang -music but she also aggravated and confronted the status quo in fighting for women's rights throughout the region. Singing Francine was an entertainer of the highest order who possessed a dynamic presence on stage and readily communicated with her audiences. However, her most lasting and important contribution to Calypsodom was her continuous selection to the Calypso King finals in the 1970s namely 1972/1973/1974/1975. Singing Francine's consistent selection to the Calypso King final during that era forced, compelled, or motivated the CDC to change the name of the Calypso King competition to the Calypso Monarch final in 1976.Singing Francine was crowned Calypso Queen of Trinidad and Tobago in 1972/1973/1981/1983.Calypso Rose was the first female Calypsonian to be selected for the Calypso King final and that was in 1968. During the 1970s and 80s, there existed a very keen Calypso rivalry between Calypso Rose and Singing Francine that is immortalized in some of their Calypsoes.On behalf of the Divas Calypso Cabaret International we extend condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues in Calypsodom, may her soul rest in eternal peace...thanks for the entertainment.

-Rudolph Ottley

Cocteau Twins – Treasure (1984)

My new cover for The Egyptian Lover, which will be on a vinyl EP called Circuitry, soon to be pressed!

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Leonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock’s Music from Outer Space (1967)

The Designers Republic (TDR) / Warp Records / Autechre / Tri Repetae / Album Cover / 1995

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Signed copy of the “Midnight Black” variant of “Prelude to Ecstasy.” Signed by all 5 band members.

Island Records

Foxy Brown soundtrack

Astralwerks & Caroline Records - MTV's Amp (1997)

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Ø (Mika Vainio), Kiteet, ARC2, Sähkö Recordings, 2024 [Boomkat]

Written and produced by Mika Vainio in Turku in 1993-95 Front sleeve photo is a sculpture Frame of Reference 10 by Ivana Franke, 2006 Graphic Design by Tommi Grönlund