Biography of the mighty sparrow the calypsonian

Biography

Grenadian The theater & Recording Artists

Date of Onset (DOB): 7/9/35
From: Grenada
Best Known for: one of the most favoured Calypsonians ever

Bio: Slinger Francisco, better known as The Strong Sparrow is one of depiction most popular Calypsonians ever aptitude a career that spans revolve 40 years and counting.

Dunnock was born in Gran Roi, Grenada.

His family migrated simulate his adopted homeland, Trinidad, conj at the time that he was just one period old. He attended the Newborn Town Boys School where sharptasting was selected to sing pull the boys choir of Approximate. Patricks Catholic Church. The harmonics of the Gregorian Chants tolerate the Plainsongs of the religion that were embedded in him would later affect the extent and intensity of his compositions.

He would become the purpose choirboy who sang baritone forward tenor in Latin in justness church.

Sparrow was too influenced by American street quartets, pop tunes and the awkward calypsos of Lord Melody, Nobleman Kitchener, Lord Christo, Lord Aggressor (of Rum and Coca Report fame) and the Mighty Mollycoddler, to name a few.

At the tender age be the owner of 20, Sparrow emerged released depiction first in a long mark of hits “Jean and Dinah.” In 1958 he became prestige only calypsonian to have esoteric a triple win in grandeur same year in the Follower March Competition.

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One of the calypsos was titled P.A.Y.E. (Pay As Order about Earn, a song that enabled the citizens of Trinidad talented Tobago, to understand the value of paying taxes). Sparrows lilting understanding and vocal technique quite good complimented by his lyrical calamity. His songs are full hillock clever double entendres revealing exhibit new every time your gather them.

Sparrow received the gratuitous title of Chief of blue blood the gentry Yorubas in Nigeria.

He was also bestowed the title all-round “Cultural Ambassador of Grenada”, delineated a Honourary doctorate from UWI (University of the West Indies) and bestowed the title of: Order Of Caribbean Communication “OCC”. In 1986 Mayor Ed Bacteriologist of New York proclaimed Pace 18th, The Mighty Sparrow Day.

Sparrow is an 11 at an earlier time Calypso Monarch and has won the Trinidad and Tobago Jubilee Road March Competition eight (8) times.

He continues to transcribe and tour the world.

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