Exuma Death
Exuma passed away on January 25, 1997 at the age of 54.
When did Exuma die?
January 25, 1997How old was Exuma when died?
54
Exuma Birthday and Date of Death
Exuma was born on February 18, 1942 and died on January 25, 1997. Exuma was 54 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 18, 1942
Date of Death: January 25, 1997
Age at Death: 54
Exuma - Biography
Macfarlane Gregory Anthony Mackey, who recorded as Exuma (18 February 1942 – 15 January 1997), was a Bahamian musician, known for his almost unclassifiable music: a strong mixture of carnival, junkanoo, calypso and ballad. In his early days in New York's Greenwich Village, Tony McKay (his self-given name) performed in small clubs and bars. Later, along with his then-partner and lifelong friend, Sally O'Brien, and several musician friends, he launched EXUMA - a seven-person group that toured and recorded albums, starting with Exuma: The Obeah Man in 1970 and ending with Rude Boy in 1986. His songs invoke influences from calypso, junkanoo, reggae, African music and folk music with his lyrics dealing heavily with Obeah. His backing band known only as the Junk Band has included names such as Sally O'Brien, Bogie, Lord Wellington, Villy, Mildred Vaney, Frankie Gearing, Diana Claudia Bunea, and his good friend Peppy Castro.
