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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, Jamaica’s Global Reggae Ambassador, Dies At 81

Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers on 30 July 1944, has died at 81. His wife confirmed that he passed away on 24 November 2025 in hospital after complications from pneumonia. His death brings to a close a career unmatched in scope and significance across Jamaican music. At the time of his passing, Cliff was the only living reggae artist to hold the Order of Merit, which remains one of the highest honours granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences.

November 25, 2025