Grange saddened by Nambo’s passing
ST ANDREW, Jamaica – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of veteran musician, vocalist and percussionist Ronald ‘Nambo’ Robinson.
Nambo passed away this morning at his home in St Andrew.
“My lasting memory of Nambo is that he was very congenial and always willing to help younger entertainers. He was one who could defuse any tension that might arise,” Grange said.
She expressed that he “was not just a recording artiste but was also one of Jamaica’s renowned trombonists. Back in the 80’s he was an integral member of the 809 band, one of Jamaica’s most noted backing bands”.
Grange said she worked closely with Nambo during the 70’s when he was a member of the New Vibrations Band.
Nambo has recorded with various artistes such as: Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Jimmy Cliff, Lauryn Hill, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Beres Hammond, Shaggy, and Buju Banton.
He also performed live with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, Lloyd Parks and We the People, The Tony D’Acosta Affair, The Boris Gardener Happening, Light of Saba and Mystic Revelation of Rastafari.