‘ALL OUT’ FOR SPARROW

October 12, 2026

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RECIPIENT of the 2026 National Award for the Development of Women (Gold) soca star Destra Garcia will sing iconic gospel hymn “His Eye is on the Sparrow” at the opening of the celebration for the life of the late calypso icon Slinger Francisco (The Mighty Sparrow) at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Friday.

Soca superstar Machel Montano will also deliver a special tribute, and gospel singer Sean Daniell is scheduled to perform.

The performers were confirmed by ace arranger Carl “Beaver” Henderson during an interview with the Express yesterday.

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