Larry “Alamoulou” Armony, St. Kitts and Nevis cultural icon, dies at 80

St. Kitts and Nevis is mourning the death of cultural icon Larry Lucien “Alamoulou” Armony, who passed away at the age of 80. Armony reportedly died following injuries sustained during a boating incident.

Recognized as an educator, poet, songwriter, musician, and calypsonian, Armony was a prominent figure in the Caribbean creative sector. The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) described him as a valued member of the creative family whose work focused on authorship, cultural expression, and the preservation of Caribbean identity.

Minister of Agriculture Samal Duggins, who holds responsibility for Culture, praised Armony for his lifelong dedication to documenting and celebrating the identity of St. Kitts and Nevis. Armony’s artistic legacy includes notable compositions such as “Together” and “In Everything,” and his advocacy extended to the nation’s folklore, architecture, environment, and performing arts.