Calypso icon Mighty Sparrow turns 91

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July 10, 2026

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ANGELO JEDIDIAH

He may be in his nineties, but the “Calypso King of the World” says he is as good and wonderful as ever.

Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as The Mighty Sparrow, celebrated his 91st birthday yesterday.

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