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.
U-Roy has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Signature works include I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae, Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene, Heartland Reggae. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
