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Mighty Sparrow, King of Calypso Music, Dead at 91
Source: Rolling Stone · Published
"He was an institution in the entertainment industry, well admired for his skill and finesse as a singer, songwriter and mentor," daughter writes
"He was an institution in the entertainment industry, well admired for his skill and finesse as a singer, songwriter and mentor," daughter writes
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