Sir Lancelot (singer)

Sir Lancelot
Publicity Photo of Sir Lancelot
Background information
Birth nameLancelot Victor Edward Pinard
Born(1902-03-24)March 24, 1902
Cumuto, Trinidad
DiedMarch 12, 2001(2001-03-12) (aged 98)
Anaheim, California, US
GenresCalypso
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1940–2001

Lancelot Victor Edward Pinard (March 24, 1902 – March 12, 2001) was a calypso singer and actor who used the name Sir Lancelot. Sir Lancelot played a major role in popularizing calypso in North America, and Harry Belafonte acknowledged him as an inspiration and major influence.

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