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The Life & Music of Exuma

March 1, 1997 by: Gene Scaramuzzo

Tony McKay, aka Exuma the Obeahman, died quietly in his sleep on January 22nd at his home in Nassau, Bahamas. There was something soothing about the man, whether onstage or off, that permeated the air with a loving, peaceful vibe. He was quite magnificent when he appeared onstage in his colorful clothing and plumed straw hats to sing his songs of love, harmony, Bahamian adventures of food and fishing, the powers of obeah and the excitement of the Bahamian carni...

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