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DMIXOLOGIST Radio joins Caribbean music lovers in remembering Slinger Francisco, known around the world as The Mighty Sparrow. Born in Grenada and raised in Trinidad, Sparrow brought Caribbean stories to audiences far beyond the islands. His 1956 breakthrough, “Jean and Dinah,” helped establish a career that would leave a lasting mark on calypso.

His music made room for laughter, sharp social commentary and Caribbean pride. Through his voice and storytelling, everyday experiences became songs that listeners could carry with them for a lifetime. For many of us, Sparrow’s music brings back memories of home—family gatherings, Carnival celebrations and the records we grew up hearing. Celebrating his legacy means sharing those songs and their stories with another generation.

From DMIXOLOGIST Radio, thank you, Sparrow, for the music, the wit and the memories.

What is your favourite Mighty Sparrow song, and what memory does it bring back? Share it in the comments below.

SOCA has lost a major ‘Souljah’ on December 12th 2023…..The artist known as “Ricardo Drue” sadly left us on this day. He captivated the Caribbean music scene and fascinated audience all over the world. Ricardo Drue born in Antigua embodied the true spirit of Caribbean music. His breakthrough song “Vagabond” won the hearts of fans all across the globe. We knew all the greatness that Ricardo was about, but let's not forget 1st and foremost, he was not just an entertainer, he was a father, a husband, a friend and a son. Also on his passing Ricardo left behind his five beautiful kids and loving wife Soca artist “Patrice Roberts”, where her last word to him was "i'll do anything to hear your voice, wake up”…..In loving memory Let's all con't to help keep his legacy alive as we stand in hand together with his beloved wife and children.

DMIXOLOGIST.NET send our deepest condolences to his family and closest friends….“The Lord Is Near To The Broken Hearted and Saves The Crushed In Spirit”

REST IN POWER…… RICARDO DRUE

Its an all-female riddim (Sass Riddim), featuring soca artistes Jadel, Rane Blackman and Timeka Marshall. Jamdong Management pushing boundaries with the new Sass Riddim with the goal of creating something unprecedented. Nadia (Batson) did wonders with her all-female band but they wanted to take it a step further with an all female rhythm.

Farmer Nappy (Darryl Henry) competed against 10 opponents at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Thursday, which was broadcast on CCN TV6 and was also broadcast on several international and regional television stations.
Farmer Nappy won the 2021 International Soca Monarch competition with his 2021 hit “Backyard Jam”. Placing 2nd was Olatunji Yearwood who performed, “Drunk History,” and third with their performance of, “Horning First.”  Viking Ding Dong and Micah Teja.

Be prepared for the next Showdown takes place on March 10. The two artistes, who are often mistaken for each other, will go head to head with songs from their catalogues and no doubt have fans thoroughly entertained with their banter. The first Showdown was held in October and saw Patrice Roberts and Alison Hinds going song for song in 10 categories. But unlike that one, the Lyrikal vs Skinny Showdown will be less structured with the artistes determining the flow, said Andre Jeffers of Perception Management. Showdown will air on 8 pm Wednesday, March 10 on Digicel's Facebook and YouTube and D Music App.