Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91
Summary
Slinger Francisco, known as the Mighty Sparrow and called the "calypso king of the world," died at age 91 in New York after a brief illness. He was a famous singer and songwriter from Trinidad and Tobago who helped make calypso music popular worldwide.Key Facts
- Slinger Francisco was born in Grenada in 1935 and moved to Trinidad and Tobago as a child.
- He became famous in 1956 with his hit song "Jean and Dinah."
- Mighty Sparrow recorded hundreds of songs and performed around the world, including at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- He helped spread calypso music, which started in Trinidad and Tobago, to a global audience.
- His career lasted over 60 years as a singer, songwriter, and mentor.
- He received national awards from Trinidad and Tobago and an honorary degree from the University of the West Indies.
- Francisco died peacefully surrounded by family on a Sunday in New York.
- He was respected as a major cultural figure and entertainer in the calypso music genre.
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