Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91

Slinger Francisco, the Trinidad and Tobago musician who performed as the Mighty Sparrow, died Sunday in New York surrounded by family. He was 91.

Francisco achieved international prominence with his 1956 hit "Jean and Dinah" and became known as the "calypso king of the world". His career spanned decades, establishing him as a central figure in Caribbean music.

The artist died peacefully, according to a statement from his family.