Cissie Caudeiron

Cissie Caudeiron
Born
Mabel Boyd

(1909-12-20)20 December 1909
Died1968 (aged 58–59)
Other namesMabel Alice "Cissie" Caudeiron
OccupationFolklorist

Mabel Alice "Cissie" Caudeiron (née Boyd; 20 December 1909 – 1968) was a folklorist from Roseau, Dominica. Caudeiron became famous as a Creole nationalist, and is credited with leading or inspiring a roots revival in Dominican music. She founded the Kairi Artistic Troop, and helped to organize the first National Day celebrations of 1965.

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