Episode 158: Sly Dunbar Tribute

This week we pay tribute to Sly Dunbar. Sly was one of the most prolific musicians of all time, having played on over 200,000 recordings. He was part of many backing bands including The Revolutionaries, Word Sound & Power, The Aggrovators, and Sly & Robbie. As a member of those bands, Sly backed legends like Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and so many others. We listen to a few tracks that Sly played on from the playlist available below. We talk about his drumming style, the incredible career he had and the immense legacy he left behind.

Rest in Power Sly Dunbar

Playlist on Spotify

Playlist on Apple Music