Name: Sparrow Take Over Now - Classic Calypso 1956-1962
Brand: The Mighty Sparrow

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JASMCD2820

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Format Music GB

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Release date

2024-05-10

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604988282023

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The Mighty Sparrow

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African

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Jasmine

Calypso and Soca singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Trinidad. The Mighty Sparrow was born on July 9, 1935 in Grand Roy, Grenada. His iconic 1956 song "Jean and Dinah (When The Yankees Gon)" catapulted him to fame as one of the most renowned calypso performers of all time.

The Mighty Sparrow's musical style blends infectious rhythms with witty lyrics that often touch on social and political issues. With a career spanning several decades, he has become a true legend in the world of Caribbean music.

Similar artists who have been influenced by his unique sound include Scrunter, Baron., Crazy, Sugar Aloes, Byron Lee, David Rudder, Explainer, Arrow, Burning Flames, Lord Kitchener, Super Blue, Swallow, Mighty Sparrow & Byron Lee duo , Shadow , Byron Lee & The Dragonaires band , The Merrymen group , Krosfyah band , Mac Fingal artist , Lord Nelson performer , and Atlantik featuring Tony Prescott.

In 1982 the Jasmine Label was created producing LPs and Cassettes. The new label initially focused on licensed Jazz and Personality recordings. Later in 1985 Jasmine successfully launched its Country & Western catalogue. 1990 saw the release of Jasmine’s first CDs.
Appears also on labels as: JASMINE only and as a company (with manufacturing and distribution roles).

For unofficial releases, use [l=Jasmine Records (10)].

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For more than 70 years, and across seven decades, the man born Slinger Francisco and known to the world as The Mighty Sparrow has represented the music of his native Trinidad, through literally hundreds of singles and albums that defined the genre of calypso and raised the authentic indigenous music's profile internationally

Sparrow Take Over Now - Classic Calypso 1956-1962

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Discover Sparrow Take Over Now - Classic Calypso 1956-1962 by The Mighty Sparrow on Jasmine label. Authentic calypso music from Trinidad.