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The Sparrow (Calypso singer) performed with enthusiasm at Massey Hall last njight, according to Star staff writer Gary Steckles. But even his performa(...)
The Sparrow (Calypso singer) performed with enthusiasm at Massey Hall last njight, according to Star staff writer Gary Steckles. But even his performa(...)

The Sparrow (Calypso singer) performed with enthusiasm at Massey Hall last njight, according to Star staff writer Gary Steckles. But even his performa(...)

Date6/24/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Sparrow (Calypso singer) performed with enthusiasm at Massey Hall last njight, according to Star staff writer Gary Steckles. But even his performance and that of Lord Kitchener wasn't enought to make the evening of calypso music worth $7.50 for top seats. Steckles says they should have been able to draw more than polite applause from audience.
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