Mighty Panther has been played on NTS in shows including Derrick Gee, featured first on 18 April 2017. Songs played include The Big Bamboo, Big Bamboo and The Big Bamboo.

Mighty Panther (1921- 2001)

Native to Trinidad, Mighty Panther is a legend of Trinidadian calypso music. He has shared the stage with numerous calypsonians including "Charmer", aka Louis Farrakhan (leader of the Nation of Islam).

The Mighty Panther, Vernon Joseph Roberts, was born in Trinidad on November 24, 1921. He was one of six calypsonians who were chosen to sing for Princess Margaret at the Governor's House during her visit to Trinidad in 1956; the others…