‘Legends never die’

September 27, 2026

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Sixteen years after his death, Gregory Isaacs’ legacy continues to grow.

At the September 15 Excellence In Music Ceremony at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, the singer received 10 awards.

The accolades — which included a platinum disc from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for Simply Red’s cover of his song Night Nurse — were collected by his wife June.

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