Sparrow, Speed as I often referred to him, was my neighbour during my childhood and in many ways he influenced me through his music. There is no question I learned a lot from him and I thank him for being a friend, a poet, the political commentator he was and as a cultural asset he remains to the Caribbean as a whole. Sparrow is one of my heroes and he is a true Caribbean sage. Your buddy Gerry
Sparrow, you are indeed a world gem and blessed entertainer. With such dexterity and down to earth interpretations of day to day issues wether its about love, tradeges or global struggles.
All hail to the King of Calypso, The Mighty Sparrow. What can I say in praise of this extraordinarily talented man that has not been said before. I will combine it in three words, he is bad ass. Kudos to the King.
Wow..this was a fantastic interview. I truly enjoyed this!! Sparrow a "work of art" ❤❤❤❤❤ Love him. After watching this video, I truly appreciate him much more than before. God Bless him.
Yes this is the best of Mighty Sparrow ever, whenever I listen to this music is always reminds me my origin and the HISTORY of black in some of the continents and makes me to be proud as an Africa. God bless you
always since I can remember listening to this singer of trinidad soca and even more so when the carnivals were in Venezuela greetings brothers from Venezuela
O lord tears come to mih eye. THIS is the quintessential Slinger. Such a powerful personality. Played in the hideaway tent for 1 season in '83 or something like dat. I remember being sooooo intimidated by is presence.
Mighty Sparrow- Calypso King of the World!!! This man is a legend- he has performed in Guyana (first time in the 1950s' 1956-57), his first performance at Carnegie Hall in 1966- source: Mighty Sparrow Vol.4 ICE Records liner notes. He has performed in the United Kingdom- London circa 1970-1971. He performed at FESTAC in Africa 1977-1978. I myself have seen him perform in 2005 at a Legends concert with Crazy, Calypso Rose & Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, and comedian Tommy Joseph. I am not going to lie, I was a little disappointed, remember, by this time Sparrow was already 70 so his days of being robust were long over. I guess you remember him from photos from the record jackets from his heydays. I will say it once more- I believe the Mighty Sparrow should retire. I mean, his body has been ravaged by diabetes- he slipped into a diabetic coma mid performance of "Jean & Dinah". Unless you are willing to pay to see a dead man perform, that's up to you!! I agree with David Rudder from Calypso Dreams (2004) "A calypsonian retires when he dies". Sparrow doesn't have any new material- his last social commentary was "Barack The Magnificent" (2008) and I believe that after 50-60 years of performances, he should stop- his health is more important. In any case, where he is considered, I wish he would get paid royalties for his music.
Sparrow is not only a calypso stylist without peer, but listening to him carefully in song and speech, one soon realizes how keenly insightful and viscerally 'smart' he is.
He was born in Grenada but is culturally Trinidadian having moved to Trinidad with his parents at the age of 18 months before he even knew himself. But big-up to Grenada for being the birth place of one of the greatest Calypsonians who has ever lived.
***** no Faroek. Jamaican music is Reggae - started by the one and only Mr. Bob Marley. Soca was created in Trinidad and Tobago by Calypsonian Lord Shorty, and the music is now enjoyed and loved by and played throughout the rest of the Caribbean.thanks for your inquiry.
+paul casini: Harry Belafonte sings a watered down version of original calypso songs. The King of Calypso is The Mighty Sparrow. Often imitated but never duplicated. This is a talented man, the best in the world. Kudos to the King of Calypso - The Mighty Sparrow.
+Jevezy Is a parrot and a dumb boy open me eyes.(Lord Christo). Hey Jevezy,how dis man tink Bellafonte de king!. Im from Wales and I know de origins of Kaiso.
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Sparrow, Speed as I often referred to him, was my neighbour during my childhood and in many ways he influenced me through his music. There is no question I learned a lot from him and I thank him for being a friend, a poet, the political commentator he was and as a cultural asset he remains to the Caribbean as a whole. Sparrow is one of my heroes and he is a true Caribbean sage.
Your buddy Gerry
Couldn't have said it better!
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Sparrow, you are indeed a world gem and blessed entertainer. With such dexterity and down to earth interpretations of day to day issues wether its about love, tradeges or global struggles.
If this music doesnt make you move - even if you are just sitting, there is something missing. How can anyone not love it!
All hail to the King of Calypso, The Mighty Sparrow. What can I say in praise of this extraordinarily talented man that has not been said before. I will combine it in three words, he is bad ass. Kudos to the King.
Wow..this was a fantastic interview. I truly enjoyed this!! Sparrow a "work of art" ❤❤❤❤❤ Love him. After watching this video, I truly appreciate him much more than before. God Bless him.
Yes this is the best of Mighty Sparrow ever, whenever I listen to this music is always reminds me my origin and the HISTORY of black in some of the continents and makes me to be proud as an Africa. God bless you
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always since I can remember listening to this singer of trinidad soca and even more so when the carnivals were in Venezuela greetings brothers from Venezuela
My type of music that would'nt die when there are people like me keeping it ALIVE......
O lord tears come to mih eye. THIS is the quintessential Slinger. Such a powerful personality. Played in the hideaway tent for 1 season in '83 or something like dat. I remember being sooooo intimidated by is presence.
Un de mes chanteurs préféré lorsque j'étais en Martinique en 1968 que de bons souvenirs merci Sparrow
Excellent interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
2024 and still a master blast, the mighty sparrow is a living legend.
Mighty Sparrow- Calypso King of the World!!! This man is a legend- he has performed in Guyana (first time in the 1950s' 1956-57), his first performance at Carnegie Hall in 1966- source: Mighty Sparrow Vol.4 ICE Records liner notes. He has performed in the United Kingdom- London circa 1970-1971. He performed at FESTAC in Africa 1977-1978. I myself have seen him perform in 2005 at a Legends concert with Crazy, Calypso Rose & Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, and comedian Tommy Joseph. I am not going to lie, I was a little disappointed, remember, by this time Sparrow was already 70 so his days of being robust were long over. I guess you remember him from photos from the record jackets from his heydays. I will say it once more- I believe the Mighty Sparrow should retire. I mean, his body has been ravaged by diabetes- he slipped into a diabetic coma mid performance of "Jean & Dinah". Unless you are willing to pay to see a dead man perform, that's up to you!! I agree with David Rudder from Calypso Dreams (2004) "A calypsonian retires when he dies". Sparrow doesn't have any new material- his last social commentary was "Barack The Magnificent" (2008) and I believe that after 50-60 years of performances, he should stop- his health is more important. In any case, where he is considered, I wish he would get paid royalties for his music.
Music so sweet. Every song was quality and enjoyable
Sparrow is not only a calypso stylist without peer, but listening to him carefully in song and speech, one soon realizes how keenly insightful and viscerally 'smart' he is.
C. J. Bond
Thanks?
The best Sparrow interview ever!! Is the pan in me, this is the Gem of Gem's. Thank you so much for sharing this. You made my day....week...month.
Sparrow a true caribbean gem and world class
I paint so much art to Mighty Sparrows BEAUTIFUL music.love him, he's a gift to the world
I'm Sure Kitchener and Arrow might disagree but Sparrow is the reigning ruler for all times !
there will never be another one like him
You are right about that. There will never be another like him. I love him so much. I hope he is doing well/better.
Great interview. Thanks for the posting. Sparrow will always be the King of calypso.
Wish i could have seen him in concert,i could listen to him all day..
Sparrow is certainly the all time best. A master of his craft, "Calypso."
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Great work.. Transcends throw the years.
For the people who thumbs down I fell sorry for u nuff said
Haters.
Thank you Dr. Slinger Francisco
Dimples, nice. Outstanding interview. Brilliant man.
SPARROW!!!!! KING OF CALYPSO!!!!!!
Thank you Dr. Slinger Francisco #cultureliveshere
I would love to see sparrow right a song and put the music to it.. Amazing!!
King Sparrow....The King of Calypso
What year was this interview recorded and is it available on DVD at all?
Sparrow is such a LEGEND!
This was from the series Calypso Showcase 1992 by Alvin Daniel.
Soca is so doesn't get the respect due. Original pure'dance music'.
Thanks.
Was glad to see him last night on stage with Marchal.
One off the best ever
Correction: The BEST. Period.
I love his laugh! SweetSweetSweet
Love this guy!
Grenadian Legend! Love Sparrow
He was born in Grenada but is culturally Trinidadian having moved to Trinidad with his parents at the age of 18 months before he even knew himself.
But big-up to Grenada for being the birth place of one of the greatest Calypsonians who has ever lived.
nice try bitch
Why nice try? What I stated are the hard facts about Sparrow's early years so I am not trying anything but big-up to Grenada still.
@@SocaPhDwhat's the need to make this point? I surprised this mentality still stripping.
he's one of da best until now
Ever you mean!!?
Wish i could listen these music without online......
Very informing
Jah bless Him
great song
Laicismo Entre Ríos Me gustaría ver más Thank you gracias
DI Real Boss Yes! Jah Bless Him
Big Big Singer!!!!!!
I need to find the very old calypso about Kasavbu and Lumumba fighting in the Congo.
this is it!!
Very Interesting interview with the Mighty Sparrow.Please check it out and share.
who are the people with the thumbs down? what the heck with these people
Wow tv was way better than how it is now
BEAUTIFUL KISS THANK YOU RESPECT ! GENIAL COOL BYE ???
De Sebben Dislikes Is Sebben Devils.. Yuh hate we ting ? Yuh hate we... Fire For You... But We are Lovers... Get Well Birdie !
I,ve had a big crush on Sparrow since I was 15 - does he know that he,s mentioned in Colin Powell,s autobiography ?
Nice one
Ŷou gave calypso a rebirth.
Sparrow must have been working out heavy in the late 70's
really whats the use of a dislike button?
Him sweet!
Soca is from Jamaica?!
***** no Faroek. Jamaican music is Reggae - started by the one and only Mr. Bob Marley. Soca was created in Trinidad and Tobago by Calypsonian Lord Shorty, and the music is now enjoyed and loved by and played throughout the rest of the Caribbean.thanks for your inquiry.
In your Dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude, chill. I, personally would like to see the honest stats. Freedom - remember dat?
whats there for thumbs down!....some ppl heart just cold yo!
No other like him
Rosa clementine
ONLY HARRY BELAFONTE IS THE KING OF CALYPSO FULL STOP
+paul casini: Harry Belafonte sings a watered down version of original calypso songs. The King of Calypso is The Mighty Sparrow. Often imitated but never duplicated. This is a talented man, the best in the world. Kudos to the King of Calypso - The Mighty Sparrow.
Sorry Mate Harry Is And Remains The King
paul casini
Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise, so in your case I will leave you in your blissful ignorance.
No problem mate I think Harrys the Best Simple as that
+Jevezy Is a parrot and a dumb boy open me eyes.(Lord Christo).
Hey Jevezy,how dis man tink Bellafonte de king!.
Im from Wales and I know de origins of Kaiso.