Slinger Francisco, Calypso singer known as the Mighty Sparrow, dies at 91

Los Angeles Times - Sep 29, 2026

"King of Calypso" Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty Sparrow, died in New York on Sunday at 91 following a brief illness, according to his daughter, Karen Francisco.

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