The Grenada Cultural Foundation extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of\u00a0 Sandra DesVignes Millington, Singing Sandra.<\/p>\n
We have lost a special gem that has given us so much to celebrate her life. A devout cultural\u00a0 icon that proudly showcased her strong African Heritage. She left no stone unturn in ensuring\u00a0 she shared the teachings of our African Culture via her music and her fashionable presence. A\u00a0 voice for the voiceless she resonated across barriers bringing soul searching messages of\u00a0 struggles in the true fashion of a griot.<\/p>\n
Always comfortable in her own skin and extremely proud of her Grenadian heritage, she held\u00a0 her strong bonds to Grenada closely to her heart especially with the folks in Gouyave. Singing\u00a0 Sandra was indeed a champion for women and reminded us of our self-preservation as women<\/p>\n
in her timeless rendition of \u2018Die with my Dignity\u2019. Her powerful, soul reaching vocals brought\u00a0 the \u2018power down\u2019 on many occasions and proclaimed vehemently the \u2018Voices from the Ghetto\u2019.<\/p>\n
She was the first female calypsonian to win the Calypso Monarch title in Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0 on two occasions in 1999 and 2003.<\/p>\n
This vibrant performer created some spell-bounding performances that left audiences in awe of\u00a0 her infectious and dynamic persona. Sandra was loved and cherished by many. She embraced\u00a0 everyone with open arms and a welcoming smile and was called \u201cMother\u2019 by many for her\u00a0 nurturing nature.<\/p>\n
The Grenada Cultural foundation moans the loss of this Caribbean great but most of all for this\u00a0 true Grenadian woman that believed in her rooted ancestry in the town of Gouyave.<\/p>\n
Sing soulfully with the angels Sandra, for it is believed that you used your God given talent to\u00a0 share the good news across the earth.<\/p>\n
On the behalf of the board, management and staff of the GCF and by extension the cultural\u00a0 fraternity in Grenada we thank you for your invaluable contribution to the artform.<\/p>\n
Journey safely beloved sister.<\/p>\n
Rest in peace dear \u2018mother\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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