Calypso Rose - the oldest musician to perform at Coachella

Calypso Rose is the oldest artist - 79 soon - and the first calypsonian to be booked for a full set at Coachella. Rose will perform on the Gobi Stage on both weekends (April 12 and 19) of the Indio, California festival, backed by an eight-piece band comprised of African, American, Caribbean and French musicians. Rose has broken down barriers for women in calypso, soca and other Caribbean genres throughout her 64-year trailblazing career, Billboard reports and lists the awards and certificates she has collected in her 64-year trailblazing career. Listen to her song 'Calypso Blues' here.