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Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow has died
Original: Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies
Mighty Sparrow, the calypso icon widely regarded as the 'Calypso King of the World', has died, according to reports circulating widely across social media. The Grenada-born, Trinidad-based singer dominated the genre for decades with classics such as 'Jean and Dinah' and 'Congo Man', winning numerous Calypso King titles at Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. Fans and musicians are sharing tributes and celebrating his influence on Caribbean music worldwide.
Why now: News of the death of one of the most celebrated figures in calypso history has prompted an outpouring of tributes
Mighty SparrowTrinidad and TobagoGrenadaCalypso
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