Acting
U-Roy
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Born
21 September 1941
Died
17 February 2021 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Also known as Ewart Beckford OD
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.
