Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypso artist born Slinger Francisco, has died at age 91 in New York. His seven-decade career made him one of the Caribbean’s most influential musicians and a defining voice of the region’s cultural identity.
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The Mighty Sparrow, one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated calypsonians, has died at 91. The legendary musician, born Slinger Francisco in Grenada and raised in Trinidad, shaped Caribbean culture through seven decades of music marked by social commentary and infectious humor.
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The Mighty Sparrow, the legendary Trinidadian calypsonian born Slinger Francisco, has died at 91. His family announced he passed away peacefully in New York after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped calypso music across the Caribbean and the world.
Once a singing movement centered on congregational participation and hymns, many Seventh-day Adventist churches have shifted toward performance-driven models featuring praise teams, electronic instruments, and stage production—raising questions about what the denomination risks losing in the process.
Montserrat’s Calabash Festival returns this July with nine days of cultural events, from kayaking adventures and beach parties to food fairs and youth talent showcases, all designed to celebrate the island’s traditions and support local entrepreneurs.
The Bahama Brass Band’s participation in Turks and Caicos’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations has ignited public discussion about diaspora heritage and the historical ties binding the two island nations.
The Caribbean has lost one of its greatest cultural ambassadors with the death of calypso icon Mighty Sparrow. The legendary musician, who crafted over 500 compositions and won 10 Calypso Monarch crowns, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of witty, socially conscious music that defined generations.
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iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball Tour will feature Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, and other major artists performing across nine cities beginning December 1. The tour will air as a television special on ABC.
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Trinidad’s Paria Fuel Trading Co Ltd grew its annual profit to $203.9 million despite a volatile global fuel market marked by falling prices and geopolitical uncertainty, the company reported this week.
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PNP President Mark Golding is making another attempt to reform Jamaica’s Crown lands law, seeking to reduce the ownership qualifying period from 60 years to just 25 years—a change he argues would benefit tens of thousands of Jamaicans locked out of property security.
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