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Reggae Drum Pioneer Sly Dunbar Dies

Reggae drumming legend Sly Dunbar dead at 73

Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, the Jamaican drummer whose work in the rhythm section of Sly and Robbie built the backbone of modern reggae, has died.

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Sly Dunbar, Reggae Pioneer of Sly and Robbie Fame, Dies at 73

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Legendary Reggae Drummer/Producer Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar Dies at 73

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Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, who fueled countless tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie, has died.

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Influential reggae drummer Sly Dunbar of Sly & Robbie dead at 73

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Reggae Drum Pioneer Sly Dunbar Dies At 73

Sly Dunbar ‘lived for the music’

Described as a pioneer whose sticks helped to shape the soundtrack of the 20th and 21st centuries, Dunbar passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy that transcends Jamaica’s shores.

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Jamaican Music, From Reggae to Dancehall, Has an Important Cinematic Legacy

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and political commentary. At its core, Jamaican music culture is a ...

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Bob Marley: The legacy of a reggae icon and cultural revolutionary

Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert two days after being shot, showing his commitment to peace and making one of the most powerful statements of his career. Marley’s 1977 album “Exodus” was on the charts in Britain for 56 weeks.