Heavenly birthday wishes Leighla Frances Whipper! Born September 22, 1913, Leighla Frances Whipper was an African American songwriter, journalist, mystery writer, and businesswoman. She is best known for arranging and publishing musical scores of calypso and Afro-Caribbean songs, often with collaborator Lionel Belasco. She died in 2008.
Here are a couple of her notable works:
