Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Born: May 10, 1952
in Kingston, Jamaica
He is a drummer, best known as one half of the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and reggae production duo Sly and Robbie.

Movies for Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar...

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
Title: Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
Character: Self
Released: October 18, 2019
Type: Movie
A newly discovered treasure trove of tapes from Studio 17, or Randy's located in downtown Kingston Jamaica, is the starting point for this remarkable story about a Chinese Jamaican family who helped create the music we now know as reggae.
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Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
Title: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 2017
Type: Movie
The life of the magnetic Jamaican musician, actress, model and party queen Grace Jones featuring concert performances and intimate, personal footage.
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I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae
Title: I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae
Character: Self
Released: November 10, 2013
Type: Movie
This feature length documentary charts the story of the great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee. A legend himself, there’s not a lot of pioneers of roots and reggae that he didn’t work with, becoming the go-to producer for that dub sound coming out of Jamaica in the sixties and seventies, further cementing his legacy when he started licensing his productions straight to London labels. Diggory Kenrick’s doco calls on not only Lee himself to tell the story, but features the likes of U Roy, Dennis Alcapone, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly and Robbie, Johnny Clarke and Johnny Holt among others.
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RiseUp
Title: RiseUp
Character: Self
Released: February 13, 2011
Type: Movie
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.
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Made in Jamaica
Title: Made in Jamaica
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2006
Type: Movie
A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Title: Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 1988
Type: Movie
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.