This “soundie” — a 1943 music video produced by L.O.L. Productions, inc — features Sam Manning and Belle Rosette performing “Willie Willie”. Rosette was actually the stage name of dancer Beryl McBurnie, who from 1941-45 was one of the most active and celebrated black dancers in New York City, and one of the first female calypso singers in the USA. Samuel L. Manning was a Trinidadian performer and songwriter who was one of the earliest calypsonians to achieve international acclaim.

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