White Barbadians or White Bajans are citizens or residents of Barbados of European descent. The majority of White Barbadians are descended from English, Irish, Portuguese, and Scottish settlers, who arrived during the British colonial period; however people of Syrian, Lebanese and Jewish^[2] ancestry are also often classified as White Barbadians. In addition, some of those considered to be White Barbadians are of partial Black ancestry and vice versa.

Europeans constituted the majority of the Barbadian population until the transition of the Barbadian economy to one based on sugarcane production; importation of African slaves to the island altered the demographics of the island, making White Barbadians a minority. During much of the colonial period, whites formed the island's political and economic elite. Since independence from Britain in 1966 when most white Barbadians left for the United Kingdom, most political power has shifted to the black majority, however whites still retain significant economic influence; with many businesses on the island being owned by White Barbadians.^[3]

Among White Barbadians there exists an underclass known as Redlegs; the descendants of indentured servants, and prisoners imported to the island, Redlegs have historically formed a disadvantaged group within Barbadian society.^[4]

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Denise "Saucy Wow"^[1] Belfon (born November 23, 1968, in Trinidad) is a Soca, Contemporary R&B, and Gospel singer, songwriter, and dancer.

Early years[link]

As a young girl in school, she was a football (soccer) player and was offered a scholarship to Howard University to join the all-girls football team. However, an injury at the time prevented her from taking up the opportunity. She was singing since the age of 9, and was also a dancer and a model. When she was not in the performing, Belfon taught gymnastics at the Belmont Junior Secondary school and at the YMCA.

Singing career[link]

In 1990, Belfon was discovered by the bandleader of Roy Cape. She started singing professionally with the soca band Black Sheep, before moving on to Sound Revolution. Her first solo recording was the soca single “Ka Ka Lay Lay.” Belfon went on to record the singles "Hard Wuk", "De Jammette", "Saucy Baby",^[2] and "Indian Man".^[3]

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External links[link]

• Denise Belfon Profile at TriniJungleJuice.com
• Read the profile of Denise Belfon on Trinibeat.com