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          Lutalo Makossa Masimba, better known as Brother Resistance, was a pioneer of Rapso music.

        1. Resistance had a bachelor's degree from UWI in history and economics and a master's degree in cultural studies.
        2. Lutalo Makossa Masimba aka Brother Resistance (born Roy Lewis) and the Network Rapso Riddim Band had their debut album, 'Bursting Out' in
        3. Lutalo Masimba also known as Brother Resistance () was most known as a pioneer of the Rapso tradition, a militant musical tradition.
        4. Born in , John spent most of his formative years in Trinidad, learning his craft as a music artiste.

          5. Lutalo Makossa Masimba aka Brother Resistance (born Roy Lewis) and the Network Rapso Riddim Band had their debut album, 'Bursting Out' in...

          Brother Resistance

          Trinidad and Tobago poet and musician (–)

          Musical artist

          Lutalo Masimba (24 October – 13 July ),[2] born Roy Lewis[3] and known professionally as Brother Resistance, was a rhythm poet and musician from Trinidad and Tobago.

          He died on 13 July , after being diagnosed with cancer.[4]

          Background and career

          Born in as Roy Lewis in East Dry River, Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, he began writing poetry in primary school, and went on to study at Queen's Royal College.

          He was influenced by Trinidad's Black Power movement to become conscious of his African identity,[5] and he would eventually change his name to Lutalo Masimba in , in order to better reflect his heritage.[6][7] He assumed the soubriquet "Brother Resistance" when he began performing and chanting his poetry at school.[7] He went on to further studies at the University of the West Indies, St.

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