This week we pay tribute to Sly Dunbar. Sly was one of the most prolific musicians of all time, having played on over 200,000 recordings. He was part of many backing bands including The Revolutionaries, Word Sound & Power, The Aggrovators, and Sly & Robbie. As a member of those bands, Sly backed legends like Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and so many others. We listen to a few tracks that Sly played on from the playlist available below. We talk about his drumming style, the incredible career he had and the immense legacy he left behind.

Rest in Power Sly Dunbar

Playlist on Spotify

Playlist on Apple Music

This week we pay homage to legendary guitarist Stephen “Cat” Coore of Third World. He passed away on January 18, 2026 at 66 years old, leaving behind an enormous legacy. He founded Third World at just 17 years old and played with them consistently for 50+ years. During that time he created countless hit songs, earned 9 grammy nominations and many other global accolades including The Order of Distinction of Jamaica. We listen to the opening track from the album 96 Degrees in the Shade called “Jah Glory”. We talk about the epic intro, the distinctive orchestration and the unique feeling that each instrument gives you throughout the song.

Rest in Power, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and thank you for the amazing music.

“Jah Glory” is available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube.

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We kick off our first episode of 2026 with one of our favorite artists, Hollie Cook. We listen to the song “Frontline” from her latest album, Shy Girl. Topics include the song’s unique phrasing, its flawless harmonies, and so much more. We also get into some other songs on the album and discuss how the overall vibe of this album varies from her previous ones, but still remains true to Hollie Cook’s sound.

"Frontline" is available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube.

Hollie Cook - Shy Girl

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