Statements (219)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Cactuar gptkb:music |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1956-present
1950s-present 1950-present |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:The_Mighty_Sparrow's_Greatest_Hits
gptkb:Sparrow's_Greatest_Hits Calypso King Sparrow Sings Again The Best of The Mighty Sparrow The Mighty Sparrow Live The Mighty Sparrow in Concert The Mighty Sparrow's Calypso Classics The Mighty Sparrow: The Anthology The Mighty Sparrow: The Best of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow: The Classic Albums The Mighty Sparrow: The Collection The Mighty Sparrow: The Complete Works The Mighty Sparrow: The Complete Works of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow: The Definitive Collection The Mighty Sparrow: The Essential Collection The Mighty Sparrow: The Legacy The Mighty Sparrow: The Legend The Mighty Sparrow: The Ultimate Collection The Mighty Sparrow: The Complete Calypso Collection |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
Reggae artists
|
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:Lord_Nelson
gptkb:Calypso_Rose gptkb:The_Mighty_Sparrow_Band gptkb:The_Calypso_Stars The Calypso Monarch |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Calypso_King_of_the_World
gptkb:Caribbean_Music_Award gptkb:International_Reggae_and_World_Music_Award |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Calypso_King_of_the_World
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire gptkb:Caribbean_Music_Awards |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
July 9, 1935
1935-04-09 1928-04-09 |
| gptkbp:birth_name |
Slinger Francisco
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Grenada
Grand Roy, Grenada |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
Slinger Francisco Jr. Dawn Francisco Derek Francisco |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Harry_Belafonte
gptkb:David_Rudder gptkb:Lord_Kitchener gptkb:Machel_Montano |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:satire gptkb:entertainment social commentary |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
music festivals
Caribbean culture social commentary in music |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:storytelling
gptkb:humor lyrical wit performance style |
| gptkbp:famous_song |
gptkb:fruit
The Slave Congo Man Jean and Dinah I Love You, My Island |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
music festivals
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Calypso
calypso |
| gptkbp:has_album |
gptkb:The_Mighty_Sparrow's_Greatest_Hits
Sparrow Sings Again |
| gptkbp:has_child |
Sparrow III
Sparrow Jr. |
| gptkbp:has_collaborations_with |
gptkb:David_Rudder
gptkb:Calypso_Rose gptkb:Patrice_Roberts |
| gptkbp:has_genre |
calypso
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
social issues in lyrics
political commentary in music Trinidadian diaspora calypso's popularity cultural expression in the Caribbean cultural identity in Trinidad cultural pride in Trinidad entertainment industry in Trinidad global calypso scene international recognition of calypso lyrical content in calypso music education in Trinidad music festivals in the Caribbean music industry in Trinidad musical innovation in calypso musical storytelling in calypso performance art in Trinidad |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:music
Caribbean music Caribbean festivals carnival music Trinidadian culture Trinidadian music cultural identity in Trinidad music festivals in Trinidad young calypsonians |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
cultural icon in Trinidad
influential figure in Caribbean music pioneering calypso artist |
| gptkbp:has_song |
gptkb:The_Ballad_of_the_Mighty_Sparrow
gptkb:fruit gptkb:The_Old_Woman Congo Man I Love Trinidad Jean and Dinah Ah Want to Be a Calypsonian Drunk and Disorderly Sparrow's Revenge |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Mighty Sparrow
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:social_movements
Reggae music Caribbean music carnival celebrations music festivals Caribbean culture Soca music musical innovation cultural exchange through music community engagement through music calypso music musical collaborations global music scene social issues in lyrics Caribbean music scene Caribbean diaspora music Trinidad and Tobago music scene Trinidadian identity in music Trinidadian music cultural pride in music global calypso movement music education in Trinidad music festivals in the Caribbean music industry in Trinidad societal issues in music younger calypso artists |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:music
World music calypso music soca music Calypso revival |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Lord_Kitchener
Mighty Terror The Roaring Lion Lord Melody |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Caribbean culture
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
young Calypso artists
younger calypsonians |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:guitar
vocals pan |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:music
live performances social commentary humorous lyrics cultural storytelling lyrical wit stage presence melodic style social commentary in music humor in lyrics melodic calypso tunes |
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Sparrow_Records
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
cultural ambassador musical innovation Caribbean music influence Calypso music evolution Pioneer of Calypso |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Grenadian
Trinidadian |
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Birdie
|
| gptkbp:notable_album |
gptkb:Sparrow's_Greatest_Hits
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
social commentary in music
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
The Village Ram
Congo Man Jean and Dinah The Ballad of the Caribbean Mighty Sparrow's Calypso Review The Battle of St. George's Caye |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Trinidad_and_Tobago
|
| gptkbp:performances |
gptkb:Carnival_in_Trinidad
international tours Carnival festivals |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Carnegie_Hall
gptkb:The_Apollo_Theater gptkb:Carnival_in_Trinidad |
| gptkbp:performers |
over 60 years
|
| gptkbp:personal_life |
married to Margaret Francisco
|
| gptkbp:real_name |
Slinger Francisco
|
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Island_Records
gptkb:RCA_Victor gptkb:Sparrow_Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
over 200 songs
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Trinidad_and_Tobago |
| gptkbp:social_commentary |
Political issues
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret Francisco
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Soca
gptkb:parody satirical socio-political commentary soca humor in music |
| gptkbp:website |
http://www.themightysparrow.com
www.themightysparrow.com |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Caribbean_Music_Awards
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Rudder
gptkb:Mighty_Sparrow |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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