My tribute to the simple Slyman would be remiss without noting his respectful character and sartorial elegance. Sly Dunbar approached life and music with an open mind. His respect and concern for humanity were instilled by parents who fostered...
The Verse Lowell Fillmore ‘Sly’ Dunbar’s passing is not just the loss of a musician. It marks the silencing of a core pulse in modern Jamaican music. Reflecting on our many tours, my presence at recording sessions, and shared social moments, I...
Monday, January 19, 2026 is a sombre day for the global reggae community and the nation of Jamaica. The island’s emotive strings are stilled. The passing of Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore marks the end of an era for one of the most sophisticated and...
Comparable to those who invented it and their descendants who have extended its syncopated rhythms, artful harmonies, and adventurous improvisations, jazz has endured immense mockery and cultural misconceptions. Yet, it has always shown remarkable...
Desi Jones was a master musician, bandleader, arranger, producer, educator, mentor, and percussionist of the highest calibre. For many of us, he embodied a zest for life, displayed by his humanity, generosity, musicality, wit, infectious laugh,...
“We refuse to be What you want us to be We are what we are: That’s the way it’s going to be” – Bob Marley, Babylon System I had the good fortune of knowing Bob Marley socially. If a natural catastrophe occurred, I believe Marley...
