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Emile Straker

Barbadian singer (The Merrymen)

January 1, 1936 - June 19, 2026 (Age 90)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Sir Charles Emile Straker (born 1936) is a Barbadian musician and songwriter and the former lead singer of the Calypso group, The Merrymen.

Known forBarbadian singer (The Merrymen)
Age90
DiedJune 19, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Sir Charles Emile Straker (born 1936) is a Barbadian musician and songwriter and the former lead singer of the Calypso group, The Merrymen. Emile Straker died on June 19, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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June 19, 2026
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Emile Straker, 90, died on June 19, 2026. Emile Straker was known publicly as a Barbadian singer (The Merrymen). Sir Charles Emile Straker (born 1936) is a Barbadian musician and songwriter and the former lead singer of the Calypso group, The Merrymen. In 2000, Straker was one of 100 Bajans awarded a Barbados Centennial Honour. In 2012, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year's Honours, and, in 2019, he was made a Knight of the Order of St Andrew. Public biographical listings identify Straker as a Barbadian singer (The Merrymen). This public record remains centered on Straker's work as a Barbadian singer (The Merrymen) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1936
    Sir Charles Emile Straker is a Barbadian musician and songwriter an...

    Sir Charles Emile Straker (born 1936) is a Barbadian musician and songwriter and the former lead singer of the Calypso group, The Merrymen.

  2. 2000
    In 2000, Straker was one of 100 Bajans awarded a Barbados Centennia...

    In 2000, Straker was one of 100 Bajans awarded a Barbados Centennial Honour.

  3. 2012
    In 2012, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire...

    In 2012, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year's Honours, and, in 2019, he was made a Knight of the Order of St Andrew.

  4. June 19, 2026
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    Emile Straker died at age 90.

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  • Wikipedia · Emile StrakerJun 19, 2026
Wikipedia · Emile Straker

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