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Charles Cadet [MBE, OBE, CBE] was a brilliant composer of mainly folk music who contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of Saint Lucia. He was a poet who launched his collection of poems entitled “At the Rusting Gate and Other Poems”.
Although he had many accomplishments to his name, one of his early achievements included him teaming up with playwright, the late Roderick Walcott, on the music for the play, “Banjo Man”. He composed the music for the musicals, “The Legend of Tom Fool”, “Chanson Marianne”, “The Guitar Man’s Song”, “The Wonderful World of Brother Rabbit”. He worked with poet, McDonald Dixon, to compose the music for “Tinday” that was performed at CARIFESTA 1992. One of his songs, “Poinsettia Blossoms”, sung by Chester Hinkson and later by Lenny Stone, has become a classic especially during the Christmas Season in Saint Lucia.
A former member of the Saint Lucia Arts Guild, he received many awards for his musical genius and service to his county. They include:
➡️Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
➡️Saint Lucia Cross, for distinguished and outstanding service to Saint Lucia (2005)
➡️Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire CBE (1987)
➡️Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire OBE (1980)
➡️Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire MBE (1972)
➡️The first honoree of the CDF Cultural Icon Series (2015)
➡️The first recipient of the M&C Fine Arts Lifetime Achievement Award
➡️Inductee, Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Hall of Fame
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