Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed ‘The Mighty Sparrow,’ dies at 91, his family says
Slinger Francisco, a legendary figure in calypso music known as "the Mighty Sparrow," died on Sunday at age 91. Francisco was widely recognized as one of calypso's most important voices and was dubbed the "Calypso King of the World." The Caribbean diaspora community in North America has since paid tribute to his legacy and influence on the music genre.
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2 developments- Sep 27Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed 'The Mighty Sparrow,' dies at 91, his family says
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