Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91

Legendary calypso musician Slinger Francisco, widely celebrated as the "calypso king of the world," has passed away at the age of 91. Known for his iconic stage name, the Mighty Sparrow, Francisco rose to fame with his 1956 hit song Jean and Dinah, leaving a lasting mark on Caribbean music. His family confirmed his death occurred peacefully in New York, surrounded by loved ones. The announcement follows decades of influence in the genre, cementing his legacy as a defining figure in calypso.

Slinger Francisco, who performed as the Mighty Sparrow, died on Sunday surrounded by family in New YorkSlinger Francisco, known on stage as the Mighty Sparrow and dubbed the “calypso king of the world”, has died aged 91.Francisco, who got his breakthrough in calypso music with his 1956 hit song Jean and Dinah, died peacefully surrounded by his family in New York on Sunday, his family said in a statement. Continue reading...