Legendary calypsonian the Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) feels “wonderful” about his 87th birthday today. Also dubbed “Birdie” and “Calypso King Of The World”, Sparrow said on Thursday he will be spending his special day listening to a radio i FM tribute dubbed Sparrow Day.
The musical buffet will be hosted by presenters John Gill and John Wayne, and is expected to feature a slew of classics like “Jean and Dinah”, “Sa Sa Yea”, “Both Of Them”, “Drunk and Disorderly”, “Survival, Capitalism Gone Mad” and “Education”.
Sparrow assured his legions of international, regional and national fans he “will be singing something new for them”.
Grenada-born, and now New York-based, Sparrow also intends to spend the day with his daughter Michelle, grandchildren and relatives. He boasted that the champagne was chilling on the ice.
But Sparrow’s also optimistic about returning to his Diego Martin home to spend quality time with his wife Margaret, children and grandchildren before December.
Upon arrival, he will be taking a drive along the scenic North Coast to Maracas Beach.
He also cherishes hopes of having a tete-a-tete with newly elected Grenadian Prime Minister, attorney Dickon Mitc
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When news of the Mighty Sparrow’s illness broke, a collective sense of dread that we were on the brink of losing this giant gripped millions around the world. So it is with great relief that at the time of writing, word from his family is that he has taken steps towards recovery, which we hope will be full and fast.
But even as we celebrate his indomitable will and resilience—this is the man who more than once has had to declare that he was still alive in song—we are mindful of his advancing years. It seemed fitting to celebrate his life with him, so that he could be reminded of how enormous has been the space that he has carved in Caribbean memory. More than 25 years ago, The University of the West Indies conferred upon him an honorary Doctor of Letters () and to many he has since been known as Doctor Bird. But sadly, many only know him by his songs, which have been one aspect of this phenomenal man.
All too often, the journeys and achievements of our icons remain sketchy for later generations. All too often available information is inadequate for people to really grasp the true measure of the men and women we choose as standard-beare
&#;As far as concept and intelligence and warring with words, Mighty Sparrow was and probably still is the king &#; His shows are like prize fights and he always comes out on top, all this and a fifteen or twenty piece band just blasting away &#; He&#;s fantastic.&#; — Bob Dylan (Biograph box set notes)
Slinger Francisco, The Mighty Sparrow, was born on July 9, in Grand Roy, Grenada, and migrated to Trinidad with his family when he was one year old.
Thus followed a run of songs over the decades—from “Mr. Walker” to “Obeah Wedding” to the infamous “Congo Man” (banned for 23 years by the BBC!), and too many more to mention here—that are known well throughout the Caribbean.
In , Sparrow teamed up with Jamaican musician Byron Lee to record “Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart,” which was a hit in the UK and in the Netherlands, where it re-entered the charts eight years later, spending a staggering 27 weeks on the charts and peaking at #2 in the spring of
Throughout the second half of the 20th century, “Birdie” (as he is known to his fans), revolutionized Calypso, taking it from its pure folk roots and injecting elements of Jazz and American Pop, transforming it into an int
The Mighty Sparrow
The Mighty Sparrow, also known as Slinger Francisco, is a legendary calypso musician from Trinidad and Tobago. Born on July 9, , in Grand Roy, Grenada, he moved to Trinidad as a young boy and quickly made a name for himself in the local music scene. Throughout his career, The Mighty Sparrow has become known for his powerful and socially conscious lyrics, as well as his infectious melodies and energetic stage presence.
Sparrow&#;s career began in the late s, and he quickly rose to fame with his hit song &#;Jean and Dinah.&#; This song showcased his incredible vocal abilities and addressed the social and economic struggles faced by women in Trinidad and Tobago. Throughout the s and s, The Mighty Sparrow continued to release hit after hit, solidifying his status as the &#;Calypso King of the World.&#; One of Sparrow&#;s most famous songs is &#;Saltfish,&#; a humorous yet poignant commentary on the struggles of everyday life in the Caribbean. His ability to address serious social issues while still maintaining a sense of joy and celebration in his music is a testament to his talent as a songwriter and performer.
In addition to his musical talents, The Migh
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