Sly & Robbie shaped reggae, pop and rock. These 11 songs showcase their surprising partnerships beyond Jamaica.
About half a century ago, drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare revolutionized the sound of reggae as members of the Revolutionaries. Their easily recognizable signature grooves and riddims attracted Jamaican greats such as Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh and Gregory Isaacs. So did many others who booked the duo for their recording sessions. At the beginning of the eighties…
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