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The Mighty Sparrow Slinger Francisco, also known as The Mighty Sparrow, is a Caribbean icon. Many words can describe him: performer, songwriter, prophet, satirist, and historian. He took the purely Caribbean sound of calypso and introduced it to the world. He definitely deserves the title, “Calypso King of the World.” Sparrow was born on July 9, 1935 in Grand Roy, Grenada. His father, a carpenter, moved to Trinidad to earn a better living. The rest of the family joined him before Sparrow was two years old. They lived in Port of Spain. Sparrow loved to sing from a young age. He sang in the weekly Friday concerts while attending Newtown Boys Catholic School but stayed away from calypso because it was considered unhealthy. ....
Black Stalin honoured with street in San Fernando Wednesday 17 February 2021 Patsy Calliste, wife of Dr Leroy Black Stalin Calliste, flanked by San Fernando mayor Junia Regrello, left, and Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein at the unveiling of Dr Leroy Calliste street, after converting part of Lord Street, San Fernando by the San Fernando City Corporation, Tuesday. PHOTOS BY LINCOLN HOLDER - A street-sign unveiling in honour of veteran calypsonian Leroy Black Stalin Calliste created a mini Carnival-like atmosphere in San Fernando on Carnival Tuesday. The 79-year-old five-time Calypso Monarch did not attend, for health reasons. But despite this year’s cancellation of Carnival, Dr Leroy Calliste Street came alive with Carnival characters like moko jumbies and blue devils dancing to live drumming and music from a portable radio. ....
Sunday 14 February 2021 Calypso, produced by Ato Williams and written and performed by Terri Lyons, is an ode to the artform and the singer describes it as having a ‘back to Africa’ feel. - After years of pursuing her dream, just as she was about to give up, calypsonian Terri Lyons achieved it by becoming the 2020 Calypso Monarch. She immediately began preparing to defend her crown but the covid19 pandemic occurred, crushing those plans as Carnival 2021 was cancelled by the Government. Despite these ups and downs, like many local artistes, Lyons continues to live her passion by recording, releasing and performing music. ....