Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all time ...

"He was an institution in the entertainment industry, well admired for his skill and finesse as a singer, songwriter and mentor," daughter writes ...

His catalog of official recordings spans seven decades. By Kyle Denis The Caribbean gained another ancestor over the weekend. On Sunday (Sept. 27), the family of Slinger Francisco, known to the world ...

The king of calypso, The Mighty Sparrow’s songs rocked countless fetes for seven decades. But on the 1969 album, Sparrow Meets The Dragon, he showed his versatility by singing several soul ballads.

The Mighty Sparrow has died at the age of 91. The legendary calypsonian died peacefully in New York on Sunday following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. "It is with great sadness that we ...

The Mighty Sparrow, calypso singer Slinger Francisco, died Sunday at age 91. His fans included late Gen. Colin Powell and Bob Dylan. “King of Calypso” Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty ...

The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter became one of calypso’s most influential figures through his music, satire and storytelling. Slinger Francisco, ...

DancehallMag. The man who became the voice of Trinidad and Tobago's calypso scene wasn't actually born there. Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow,. DancehallMag is an independent ...

Twenty-five artists in the Hot 100's 68-year history have charted 100-plus entries. By Xander Zellner Debuting a song on the Billboard Hot 100 is a milestone in any artist’s career. As Billboard’s ...

Grenadian-Trinidadian calypso icon Slinger Francisco, more popularly known as Mighty Sparrow, has died at age 91. He died on Sunday in New York following a brief period of illness, his family has ...

He was sometimes described as the last of the true calypso singers. But in fact he simultaneously preserved calypso tradition and invented it anew. By Margalit Fox The Mighty Sparrow, known for more ...