Music-hall singer. Born Ernest Augustine Elen at 103 Pulford Street, Pimlico. He started performing in public houses in 1891, singing songs about working-class life. Moving on to the stage, he became one of the most popular music-hall acts of the time. His best remembered songs include, '' and 'If it wasn't for the 'ouses in between'. Died at his home, Edith Villa, 3 Thurleigh Avenue, Balham.
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Pop group. Originally, the group comprised four Jamaican born singers. They achieved world-wide chart success with songs such as 'Ma Baker', 'Rivers of Babylon' and 'Rasputin'.
MiÂgratÂed to LonÂdon in 1971 where he formed the CaÂlypÂso Youth ExÂchange ProÂgramme, orÂganÂisÂing workÂshops with chilÂdren all over the UK and faÂcilÂiÂtatÂing visÂits to LonÂdon by winÂners o...
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