Mighty Sparrow (1935) is the pseudonym of Slinger Francisco, one of the most important artists in the calypso music. Sparrow owes its nickname Calypso King Of The World the many contests between calypso singers he won. From the mid-fifties, at the height of his career, Sparrow also performed in England and the United States. Mighty Sparrow's lyrics often respond to current events. Early songs deal
… with poverty and the desire Trinidadianen to be independent. In 2008 he recorded a song on Barack The Magnificent, for its support to underline the US presidential candidate Barack Obama.more
