U-Roy

Born: 1941-09-21

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.


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I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

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Released: 2013-11-10

This feature length documentary charts the story of the great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee. A legend...

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Heartland Reggae

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Released: 1980-03-04

Reggae documentary of the One Love Peace Concert held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. In addition...

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Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae

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Released: 1977-01-01

'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the...

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