Bahamian ​Junkanoo Legend, John “Chippie” Chipman passed away on Monday
September 9t​ h​, 2019 at 90 years of age. His career spanned more than
six decades. The world knows Bahamian Culture due to the life and works
of Mr. Chipman. He would have touched every continent with his goatskin
drum, and has earned his reputation as a prolific Junkanooer, dancer and
champion drummer.

“​Chippie​”, as he was affectionately called,
received both national and international recognition for his outstanding
contribution to nation building. He was honored and enlisted as a
Member of the British Empire (M.B.E.), a recipient of The Bahamas Merit
Award, Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award, The Junkanoo Legends Circle
Award…
Source: https://www.thebahamasweekly.com