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Grenadian calypso musician (1935–2026)
Slinger Francisco ORTT CM OBE, OCC, better known as Mighty Sparrow, was a Trinidadian calypso vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. Known as the "Calypso King of the World", he was one of the best-known and most successful calypsonians. Francisco won Trinidad's Carnival Road March competition eight times, Calypso King/Monarch eight times, and twice won the Calypso King of Kings title.
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The Government of Trinidad and Tobago will provide an official state-assisted funeral for calypso icon Mighty Sparrow.
The Government will accord calypso icon Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco an official state-assisted funeral, with Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin also announcing a national tribute and other plans to honour his legacy.