Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer who helped steer reggae's modern evolution while providing the backbeat to countless recordings, has died. He was 73. Dunbar's wife, Thelma, confirmed his ...
DancehallMag. Ask ten selectors to name the best reggae songs of all time and you will get ten different answers, a few ...
Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died. He was 73.
DancehallMag. Reggae for beginners can feel like stepping into a vast, sun-lit room with no obvious door. The genre is deep, diverse, and older than most streaming. DancehallMag is an independent news ...
Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, the drumming half of the legendary reggae rhythm section Sly and Robbie, has died, according to the Guardian and a statement from his daughter to TMZ. Dunbar’s wife, ...
Dunbar was one half of the rhythm section duo Sly & Robbie along with late partner bassist Robbie Shakespeare. By Gil Kaufman Legendary Jamaican musician Lowell “Sly” Dunbar has died at age 73.
A new reissue marks the 40th anniversary of “Under Me Sleng Teng,” considered one of dancehall’s first digital songs and, with over 500 versions, among the most recycled. By Patricia Meschino In 1984, ...
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 ...
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