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Sly Dunbar Dies At 73, Reggae Drum Pioneer And Sly & Robbie Icon

Sly Dunbar Dies At 73, The Drummer Who Redefined Reggae’s Global Pulse

by Paul Cashmere

Sly Dunbar, the groundbreaking Jamaican drummer behind countless reggae classics and one half of Sly & Robbie, has died aged 73, leaving a global musical legacy.

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Jimmy Cliff photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaica’s Global Reggae Ambassador, Dies At 81

by Paul Cashmere

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. His music, film work and partnership with producer Leslie Kong helped carry Jamaican culture to the world.

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The Jamaican rhythm architect shaped the sound of roots reggae, dancehall and international pop across five decades, leaving a recorded legacy that stretches from Kingston studios to the world's biggest stages.

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