Sly Dunbar

Jamaican drummer, record producer

One of reggae's most influential and inventive drummers, also half of the legendary production duo Sly & Robbie.

Born	May 10, 1952
Hometown	Kingston

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‘She spoke truth to power, always’: Sinéad O’Connor’s affinity with Black music – and liberation

The Irish musician expressed solidarity and an appreciation for Black music with gospel, rap and roots reggae recordings, which were often fuelled by her own experiences of marginalisation

Albums

Sly-Go-Ville

1982

Black Ash Dub

1980

Sly, Wicked & Slick

1977

500-Push-Up

2020

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Sly Dunbar

Sly Dunbar

Jamaican drummer, record producer

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Robbie Shakespeare, bass guitarist who with Sly Dunbar formed one of the best-loved rhythm sections in popular music – obituary

Robbie Shakespeare obituary

Robbie Shakespeare married funk and reggae to create a catalogue of classics

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