ROOTSMAN REAL NAME: Yafeu Osei DATE OF BIRTH: 1951 PLACE OF BIRTH: ..., Tobago EDUCATION: (later) CAREER:                                   Rootsman began singing calypso in the late-1970s and became popular for his party hits, but was also skilled at social commentary. He sang at the Kaiso House tent for many years and toured the Caribbean and the USA at the height of his career. His calypsoes included: Miami Vibes; Rack Mih Rack Mih; Parkway Rock; Soca in the Palace DIED: At home in Morvant, Trinidad, after a long bout with diabetes. Compiled by Ronald C. Emrit