As the 36th death anniversary of musical pioneer and creator of the Shanto music genre Bill Rogers approaches, the late iconic entertainer’s son, Roger ‘Young Bill Rogers’ Hinds has had his father’s biography, The Life and Works of Bill Bhagee Rogers and the Origin of Shanto Music in Guyana, reprinted.
The book was first published in 2008 by the then Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport for Carifesta. Hinds had approached the previous government to have a reprint of the book done, but this was delayed owing to the elections earlier this year. The reprint was only completed two weeks ago. The book details the journey of the singer’s life and his work in the entertainment industry. This latest edition has an updated version of the late singer’s life.
The late Bill Rogers, a stage name he bestowed upon himself, was born Augustus Hinds on September 2, 1906. He grew up in Ketley Street, Charlestown and later became a popular promoter, magician, comedian, Shanto music composer, and singer. He died on November 21, 1984.
