Jargon, explained
Explained: Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed 'The Mighty Sparrow,' dies at 91, his family says
Compiled Sep 27
Slinger Francisco, known as the Mighty Sparrow, died Sunday at age 91.
- Calypso
- A genre of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Calypsonian
- A performer of calypso music.
- Doctor of Letters
- An honorary academic degree awarded for contributions to literature or the arts.
- Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation (TUCO)
- An organization representing calypso performers in Trinidad and Tobago.