Reggae Month in February was bittersweet. While it celebrated the legacy of the pioneers who made reggae an internationally recognised genre, it was also a time to recognise the mortality of those who had recently passed away and whose contribution is unquestioned. One such pioneer was Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, founding member of the iconic reggae band Third World, whose musical dexterity was second to none. He was not only a multi-instrumentalist but also a singer whose lyrics were profound and enduring. Cat Coore died on January 18, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.