Mighty Sparrow, 'Calypso King of the World,' Dies at 91
Trinidad and Tobago singer Slinger Francisco died surrounded by family in New York on Sunday.
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Slinger Francisco, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known professionally as the Mighty Sparrow and widely dubbed the "calypso king of the world," has died at the age of 91, according to the Guardian.
Francisco died peacefully surrounded by his family in New York on Sunday, his family said in a statement announcing his passing.
He first achieved widespread recognition in calypso music with his 1956 hit song "Jean and Dinah," a breakthrough that helped launch a career spanning several decades and cementing his status as one of the genre's most influential figures.
Over the course of his career, the Mighty Sparrow became closely associated with the development and popularization of calypso music internationally, earning him the enduring nickname that reflected his standing within the genre.
Tributes are expected from across the music world and the Caribbean community as news of his death spreads, reflecting his lasting influence on calypso and its place in Trinidad and Tobago's cultural identity.
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- Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91 — The Guardian — World
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