Calypso History Month Opens Today As Trinidad Prepares For Official State-Assisted Funeral For The Mighty Sparrow

According to News Americas Now, By News Americas Now ET Editor News Americas Now, NY, NY, Fri. Oct. 2, 2026: Calypso History Month begins today across Trinidad and Tobago – and for the first time in its history, the entire month will be observed in memory of one man: Dr. Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, the Calypso King of the World, who died in New York on September 27th at age 91. Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin made the announcement in the House of Representatives Thursday, confirming that under the Prime Minister’s direction, the government will give Sparrow an official state-assisted funeral, with a committee already working alongside the Francisco family on arrangements “fit for a legend.” A date has not been set yet. The Ministry of Culture and Community Development, working with TUKO, will stage a national tribute, and books of condolence a