Soondarlal Popo

4 November 1943 - 3 May 2000

Stalin and Popo, four time Indian Cultural Pageant winner, were friends for over thirty years. In 1995 Stalin won the National Calypso Monarch title with "Tribute to Sundar Popo.

Sat Maharaj, Secretary General of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha said, after a visit to India earlier this year, he found Popo's music was classic fare in India, but he received little credit for his contribution. Almost everyone knew the classic song Phulowrie Bin Chutney, introduced by the popular Kanchan and Babla, but did not know Sundar Popo.

This year sees the year for surprises. Although everyone knew he was sick, his death still came as a shock. Planning a benefit concert to raise funds for his dialysis treatment changed rapidly into planning his funeral.

Fortunately a man's life continues in the music he has created and so we find solace in the treasure trove left behind by Sundar Popo.

"Sundar was a great, great man of music …. Sundar was a good man, easy-going and friendly. I will miss the brother"

Leroy Calliste - The Black Stalin.

Some of Popo's works

Bad Tongue Neba Bhola Baba Ho Chaadar Beechawo Baalma Malaniya Khoob Bani Don't fall in love Doularie

Giyara Jargailhamar Nani and Nana (one of his very first songs - became a household name) Phulowrie Bin Chutney Rampersad