The Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypsonian whose music helped take the art form to audiences around the world, will receive a national farewell in Trinidad and Tobago on October 16.
The Government has announced that it is organising a state-assisted funeral and celebration of life in collaboration with Sparrow’s family to honour his life, musical legacy and contribution to Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural heritage and Caribbean music.
Sparrow, whose given name was Slinger Francisco, was repatriated from New York to Trinidad and Tobago on October 6. His son, Cyril Sancho Francisco, accompanied by Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin and ministry officials, received him at Piarco International Airport.