Caribbean
Roy Cape laid to rest
Roy “pappy” Cape laid to rest today at the national academy for performing arts.
Dr. Roy “Pappy” Cape, a towering figure in Caribbean music, was laid to rest earlier today. His homegoing service was held at the National Academy of Performing Arts. Cape, who passed away on September 7th, 2024, at the age of 82, leaves behind a legacy of over 50 years as a dynamic band musician and an influential presence in the soca and calypso genres.
