Rawlston Charles was born in Tobago and moved to Trinidad when he was 15. He migrated to the United States on December 12, 1967, with his copy of Kitchener’s 1967 album. The song entitled "Tempo" by Calypso Rose became the first Road March title ever won by a woman, thanks to Rawlston's vision. Through Mr. Charles, calypso and Trini culture is exhibited in the National Museum of African History & Culture.