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Sly and Robbie: Language Barrier (Island)

Rob Tannenbaum, Rolling Stone, 24 October 1985

THE BEST rhythm section in Jamaica wants to be the best rhythm section in the world. Drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare have joined an axis of New York musicians, revolving around Language Barrier producer Bill Laswell, who are fashioning a new form of world music.

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