Mona Baptiste

Historycal Roots – Mona Baptiste

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A tribute highlighting Mona Baptiste’s journey from Trinidad to the UK aboard the Empire Windrush in 1948. The article explores her rapid success in Britain as a jazz and calypso singer, her performances on BBC radio, and later fame in Germany. It also reflects on the racial and gender barriers she faced and her legacy as a Caribbean icon in post-war Europe.

Wikipedia – Mona Baptiste

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A comprehensive biography detailing her early life in Trinidad, migration on the Empire Windrush, rise in British entertainment, success in European films and music, and personal life in Ireland. The article includes her musical recordings, filmography, and key life events from 1928 to her death in 1993.

EPIC Museum – Mona Baptiste: The Windrush passenger who settled in Ireland

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Published by Dublin’s EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, this profile emphasizes her significance as one of the most prominent Caribbean women to arrive on the Windrush. It discusses her career in music and film, her marriage to an Irishman, and how she found a home in Ireland while remaining a cultural bridge between the Caribbean and Europe.

UK Government PDF – Windrush Voices: Mona Baptiste

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An official UK government publication in PDF format, part of the Windrush Voices project. It features a biographical overview of Mona’s life, quotes, photographs, and context about her historical significance. It portrays her as both an entertainer and a Windrush trailblazer, with contributions to British cultural life that spanned music, radio, and film.