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The Mighty Sparrow
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Mighty Sparrow, the calypso icon widely regarded as the genre's greatest performer, has died according to reports circulating on social media. The Grenada-born, Trinidad-based singer, known as the Birdie and famous for classics like 'Jean and Dinah', shaped calypso for decades. Fans and fellow artists are sharing tributes and celebrating his catalogue as news spreads.
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Mighty Sparrow, the Grenada-born calypso icon widely known as the King of Calypso, has died at the age of 91. Across a career spanning decades, he shaped modern calypso with classics and socially charged songs, influencing generations of Caribbean musicians. Tributes and remembrances are pouring in from fans and fellow artists worldwide.