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Mystic Passes

October 20, 2023
4:05 pm

Former calypsonian and long-time member of Sing Out Barbados, Keith Squires, known as Mystic, has passed away.

Mystic, a teacher by profession, passed away in hospital today after being admitted for a medical procedure related to complications from diabetes.

President of the Barbados Association of Creatives and Artistes, Colin Spencer pays tribute.

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