Mighty Sparrow
Grenadian musician
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Summary
Mighty Sparrow was born on July 9, 1935[1], in Grenada[2]. He died on September 27, 2026[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a songwriter[5], singer[6], guitarist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,034 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Grand Roy[10]
- Country of citizenship: Grenada[11], Trinidad and Tobago[12]
- Award received: Chaconia Medal[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: calypso[15]
- Record label: RCA Records[16]
- Commons category: Mighty Sparrow[17]
- Family name: Slinger[18]
- Given name: neutron emission[19]
- Pseudonym: gunslinger[20]
- Official website: https://www.mightysparrow.com/[21]
- Instrument: voice[22]
- Start of work period: 1949[23]
- P14443: 107758[24]
- P14750: CA98-0220-C60F-258F-921D[25]
Why It Matters
Mighty Sparrow has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Mighty Sparrow born?
Mighty Sparrow was born in Grenada[2].
Where did Mighty Sparrow die?
Mighty Sparrow passed away in New York City[4].
What did Mighty Sparrow do for work?
Mighty Sparrow worked as a songwriter[5], singer[6], guitarist[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Mighty Sparrow receive?
Honors received include Chaconia Medal[13].