Tribute to Dr. Slinger Francisco The Mighty Sparrow
One Caribbean Nation. The Mighty Sparrow Calypso King of the World The passing of Dr. Slinger Francisco , whose stage name was The Mighty Sparrow, represents a profound loss to the Caribbean. He was recognized as the Calypso King of the World and an artiste of immense talent, that many believe will never be surpassed in the calypso art form. To have maintained that standard , could not have been as easy or comfortable as he made it appear. His vast volume of work , represents an encyclopedia of what Caribbean culture means to those who are unafraid of embracing, respecting and promoting the Caribbean civilization. Sparrow through his music, magically turned all of us into his students and when he instructed and generously shared his vast wisdom . he was a teacher par excellence. Like all great teachers, he made us comfortable and excited in his class. His mastery of Caribbean wit with its poignant message about politics , sex, injustice along with social and econom...