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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 genre's greatest performer, has died according to reports circulating on social media. The Grenada-born, Trinidad-based singer, known as the Birdie and famous for classics like 'Jean and Dinah', shaped calypso for decades. Fans and fellow artists are sharing tributes and celebrating his catalogue as news spreads.
Why now: The death of one of calypso's most celebrated figures naturally prompts an outpouring of tributes and retrospectives.
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