U-Roy
Jamaican musician
- Born
- 21 September 1942, Kingston
- Died
- 17 February 2021, aged 78
- Birth name
- Ewart Beckford
Ewart Beckford OD (21 September 1942 – 17 February 2021), 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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