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Van Dyke Parks on Mighty Sparrow and The Esso Trinidad Steel Band

by Denise Sullivan - Author, Journalist, Culture Worker

The legendary arranger, songwriter and musician Van Dyke Parks  ...still stands by a statement he made of Esso, those years ago: “The greatest group I’ve ever had the privilege to produce.” Like

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Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute will hold a - Symposium to examine Sparrow’s career

The storied career of the artist who has been the most renowned name ever in the field of calypso, Mighty Sparrow, will be examined in a symposium presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute, in collaboration with the Medgar Evers College

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Sincerest Apologies To Sparrow's Family and WST

I woul like to extend my sincerest apologies to the family and relatives of Slinger "Mighty Sparrow" Francisco, as well as his relatives, friends, colleagues, and numerous fans worldwide, for my being a part of the rumor mill surrounding his passing.

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Hopes Thought and Prayers to the "Birdie"

I just read the news that the Mighty Sparrow is in serious condition in a New York hospital. In my opinion, Slinger Francisco is the GREATEST all-round entertainer we ever had in Trinidad and Tobago. My family and I are also close friends of the fami

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Obeah Wedding Arrangement

Hey guys, I did an arrangement of Sparrow's "Obeah Wedding." It is arranged for steel band and symphonic orchestra. It would help me tremendously if you (in this forum) can share your thoughts about this type of music/arrangement. Is it something wor

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