Justin Cassell

Not to be confused with Justin Cassel.

Justin "Hero" Cassell was a Montserratian calypsonian, popularly regarded as one of the pioneers of calypso from Montserrat. He began performing in the 1950s. His brother is the musician Arrow.

Cassell won Montserrat's calypso crown more often than anyone else. During the 1970s and 80s, he was part of a rivalry with the calypsonian musician Reality.

Cassell died on the 5th February 2024 at the age of 80.

References

  • "Music of Montserrat". Montserrat First, Montserrat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Inc. Archived from the original on January 7, 2006. Retrieved December 8, 2005.
  • "Calypso Electrifies Vue Pointe Crowd As Art Form's Stalwarts Are Honored". The Montserrat Reporter. Retrieved June 10, 2006.


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