Muzilog Muzik Radio Celebrates the 90th Birthday of Calypso Legend The Mighty Sparrow

Special Broadcast Event Airs Sunday, July 13, 2025

Muzilog Muzik Radio is proud to join the Caribbean community and music lovers worldwide in honoring the Reigning Calypso King of the World – The Mighty Sparrow – in celebration of his 90th birthday. A special tribute broadcast will air on Sunday, July 13, 2025, exclusively on Muzilog Muzik Radio.

Born Slinger Francisco, The Mighty Sparrow reached this remarkable milestone on July 9, 2025, and Muzilog Magazine is compelled to pay homage to a man whose contributions have defined and transformed the landscape of Calypso and Soca music.

Affectionately known as “Birdie,” The Mighty Sparrow is widely recognized as the most influential Calypsonian in history. From the mid-20th century onward, he revolutionized Calypso by fusing its folkloric roots with jazz, American pop, and global musical influences, helping to elevate the genre to international acclaim. Over the course of a legendary seven-decade career, he recorded more than 70 albums and wrote over 500 original songs—many now regarded as Caribbean standards.

His sharp wit, fearless social commentary, and genre-blending musical style earned him recognition as a true innovator. Sparrow’s repertoire extends far beyond traditional Calypso, incorporating pan-African rhythms, funk, ballads, Christmas music, spirituals, and “gospelypso.” His impact is unmatched, and his artistry transcends generations and genres.

The Mighty Sparrow’s accolades are as impressive as his discography. He is an eight-time winner of both Trinidad’s Carnival Road March and the Calypso Monarch titles and has twice been named Calypso King of Kings. Celebrated globally, he has toured the world for more than half a century. The late U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell once described him as belonging on “The Mount Olympus of Calypso.”

Join us on Sunday, July 13, 2025, as we celebrate the life, music, and enduring legacy of The Mighty Sparrow with a day of special programming, exclusive features, and musical tributes on Muzilog Muzik Radio.

Tune in and celebrate a living legend.

About Muzilog Muzik Radio:

Muzilog Muzik Radio is an extension of Muzilog Magazine, dedicated to celebrating global music culture with a special focus on Caribbean artistry. Through interviews, curated playlists, and live broadcasts, we highlight the voices shaping today’s musical landscape.