The Mighty Sparrow - Soca Anthology: Doctor Bird [2CD Set] (2011)

Slinger Francisco aka The Mighty Sparrow aka Doctor Bird is a living legend and iconic entertainer with over 50 years in the business. Known as the ‘King of Calypso’ for many, The Mighty Sparrow has defined Calypso and Soca through the years with the countless hits he’s recorded. ‘Doctor Bird’ is a reference to the many awards that The Mighty Sparrow has received including honorary Doctorate from the University of the West Indies. 17 North Parade Presents 30 essential hits from The Mighty Sparrow on two CDs, packaged in a deluxe digi-pak, liner notes written by Rolph I.L. Warner, and a bonus DVD containing interviews with friends and Soca luminaries, Alvin Daniell, Roy Cape, Diana Rhyner, Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters, Ed Watson & Holly Betauder interspersed with vintage performance footage.