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Robert 'Dubwise' Browne -



A Superbly talented musician, Robert has been making quite a name for himself on and off the music-happy island of Jamaica.



After school at the prestigious Jamaica College, Robert went straight into the family business - that of playing and producing music. He started out playing drums, but switched to the guitar under the influence of his twin brother, Richard who plays bass.

His first stint was with Dennis Brown's touring band in 1996. Brown, one of Reggae's finest singer and most honored stars passed away early in 1999.



Over the years, Robert has also managed to hone his skills playing with the world famous Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander and other great musicians including the multiple Grammy award winning and platinum selling Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers & Jimmy Cliff. Robert has played on recordings for Joseph Hill (Culture), Burning Spear, Rayvon, Rik Rok, Shaggy and many other popular artistes from his home land.



He also was a member of Damian Junior Gong Marley and Julian Marleys band for a few years.



Dubwise joined Shaggy's touring band in 1998 during a period of transition. This was after the success of the platinum selling 'Boombastic' and just before the release of the multi-platinum album 'Hotshot' which eventually topped Billboard's Top 200 Album charts and has sold well over 10 million copies world wide.

Robert played most of the guitar tracks on Shaggy's latest album 'Lucky Day' which was released in October 2002.



And although still touring with Shaggy and Jimmy Cliff Robert Dubwises experience over the years working with other artists has given him the confidence to pursue his solo career, doing what he does best; playing the guitar. Hence, his debut CD Birth released in 2004. .a pleasing combination of reggae, rock, contemporary jazz and dancehall (DeNise Dennis Cityflight Newsmagazine).



Robert Dubwise plays Parker guitars with Dean Markley Blue Steel strings.