The Mighty Sparrow The Slave (CD)

(Modern Harmonic) 10 tracks, gatefold digisleeve
Bob Marley was quoted as saying
When I heard Mighty Sparrow sing The Slave, I knew what I wanted to do with my music.

Sparrow creates calypso sounds so powerful that they earned him the title of Calypso King in his home country of Trinidad.

This first re-release of his 1963 National Record Company album was recorded almost immediately after the end of his RCA contract and, with Sparrow's legendary vocal style, wit and (at times) biting and provocative lyrics, is an exciting document of his time and a remarkable musical work.