Dr. Slinger Francisco, AKA “The Mighty Sparrow,” is known the world over as the Calypso King of The world. Born July 9, 1935, in the fishing village of Grand Roy, Grenada, he relocated to Trinidad W.I. in 1937. He started singing in the choir at New Town Boys RC School and at age 14 joined a steel band comprised of neighbourhood boys.
Dr. Slinger Francisco, aka ‘The Mighty Sparrow’
He was given his performing name “Little Sparrow” during his early career as a calypsonian, on account of his energetic stage performances.
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