Judah Eskender Tafari | |
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 Judah Eskender Tafari in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald William Merrills |
| Born | 23 July 1957 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Gordon Town, Jamaica |
| Died | 5 June 2020 (aged 62) Burbank, California, US |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Years active | 1970s–2020 |
| Labels | Studio One, Black Redemption |
Ronald William Merrills (23 July 1957 – 5 June 2020),[1] better known by the stage name Judah Eskender Tafari[2] was a Jamaican reggae vocalist and musician, known for his distinct vocal tone, and spiritual outlook. His records on the Studio One label are regarded as classics. He died in 2020 after a lengthy illness.[3]
- ^ "Ronald William Merrills Tuesday, July 23rd, 1957 - Friday, June 5th, 2020", Lisa Dozier Funeral Service. Retrieved 28 August 2020
- ^ "Judah Eskender Tafari". Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. Retrieved 7 June 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Judah Eskender Tafari interview (R.I.P.) 1993 interview by Ray Hurford.