U Roy’s Legacy Lives On Through Dancehall | Jamaica News

Five years after U Roy’s passing, his family is keeping his legendary sound alive—his daughter Dionne Beckford reveals how they’re preserving his massive catalog, still booming overseas. To honor him, the iconic “Wake The Town And Tell The People” dance returns on September 19th at Cling Cling Oval in Kingston, featuring the legendary Stur Gav sound system and reunited ’80s crew including Josey Wales, Little John, Little Twitch, and Lone Ranger. That unforgettable chant? It was also the title of U Roy’s breakout 1970 hit—a moment that launched him from deejay to recording artist—and his legacy? Still shaking the world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c35c0a3e7d6a1577