Reggae’s global awakening: How Jamaica’s rebel sound became a voice for humanity

 

An image of reggae musicians performing on stage, capturing Jamaican culture, Rastafari colors, and the global spirit of reggae music.

 

Reggae music is more than a genre, it is a living testimony of resilience, unity, and spiritual awakening. Born in the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, reggae emerged as the voice of the oppressed, the rhythm of the Rastafari movement, and the heartbeat of a people determined to rise above struggle.

What makes Ky-Mani Marley a must-see artist at Sfinks Festival?

 
Ky-Mani Marley and Joel Savage at Sfinks Festival

Belgium's Sfinks Festival, one of the top summer events with hundreds of attendees, has drawn top performers from all over the world to perform there. One of the sons of the reggae icon Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, is one of the performers at this year's festival.

 

From the father to the kids, the name Marley is like a magnet drawing in reggae enthusiasts, so it wasn't out of the ordinary for them to swarm the Sfinks’ arena as Ky-Mani was about to start his performance.

 

Ky-Mani was greeted by a thunderous roar as he took the stage and began giving his supporters what they had been waiting for. The energetic young man, known for his powerful vocal delivery, musicianship, and ability to engage with the public, enthralled the audience with his lyrics.

 

The Grammy-nominated reggae artist won over fans' hearts with his distinctively warm and raspy vocals. He combines pop, rock, reggae, and rhythm and blues into his songs, adding enthralling arrangements and improvisational sounds.

 

Ky-Mani eagerly shared his experience with his upcoming new album, "Love & Energy," and sang a couple of songs, including the single "All This Love," with a poignant celebration of togetherness, faith, and divine love, supported by skilled musicians and two enchanting female vocals.

 

Joel Savage's short interview with Ky-Mani Marley

At every Bob Marley Sons’ event, his music is played in remembrance of their father, and it appears like the crowd is eager to hear some of their favorite Bob Marley songs. Ky-mani sang "Three Little Birds, One Love, Roots Rock Reggae, and Could You Be Loved,” giving more satisfaction to his fans.

 

Ky-Mani Marley on stage

After an hour and a half of nonstop, incredible performances, the crazed audience demanded more music because they didn't want Ky-Mani to stop. He wouldn't disappoint, so in response, he played more songs to ensure his fans' utmost satisfaction. 

Travel Jamaica: Exploring its rich culture and stunning landscapes

 

Bob Marley Museum

Jamaica is another Caribbean island of joy, along with Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The country provides more than meets the eye, despite being famous for its reggae legacy and for producing some of the world's top athletes. Based on the amazing sights and sounds that Jamaica has to offer, tourists will return time and time again once they arrive in that Caribbean paradise.

 

With reggae music and the sound of the waves in the background, the Jamaican soil yields the highest-quality fruits, and the area is sometimes described as a paradise in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. Do you intend to travel to this wonderful nation? Join the many who storm this island with its rich tropical nature each year to explore the land that has given birth to great artists.

 

Bright and friendly every year, Jamaica welcomes an increasing number of visitors from throughout the world. This makes sense given the island's stunning, exotic scenery, beaches, uninhabited areas, and well-equipped lodging and dining options to suit every taste and price range. Rich tourists make up the majority of the visitors; they typically travel to Jamaica in small groups or in couples.

 

 Regions and resorts in Jamaica

 

There are three distinct tourism regions on the island: the eastern, central, and western regions. Kingston, often known as Kingstown, is the capital of Jamaica and is situated in the eastern region of the island. Rebuilt following the 1907 earthquake, it is a fairly modern city that serves more as an economic hub than a tourist attraction. There is a sizable harbor where you may watch big cruise ships and go to restaurants, museums, and water parks.

 

East of the island, Port Antonio is well-known for its stunning beaches, opulent celebrity homes, and having served as the location for the production of Treasure Island. Rich locals call the area home, and by local standards, it is now a serene and luxurious resort. Typically, visitors do not reach the island's center. Its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and other natural features are all quite fascinating.

 

The most well-known resort location is Ocho Rios, a seaside resort that was formerly a fishing community. Spanish Town was once one of the most violent places in the nation; to provide free education and employment, the government even had to convince the residents to give up their firearms. With intriguing colonial architecture, it is a contrasted town today.

 

This resort, which is encircled by mountains and verdant hills on all sides, is a great destination for a calm getaway. Jamaica's western region is the most popular with tourists. The most well-known beach resorts and hotels of global chains are situated here, and this is where the majority of international trips go. Montego Bay is the primary tourist destination as well, and this resort has gained a reputation as a hangout for the wealthy and well-known over the years.

 

Negril is the second most visited resort in Jamaica's west. There is great diving and snorkeling, a vibrant nightlife, and beaches that rank in the top ten in the world. White House Bay is an hour and a half's drive from Montego Bay on Jamaica's southwest coast. With sandy beaches, jungles, and the only opulent Sandals Whitehouse 5-star hotel designed to resemble a Caribbean hamlet, this is the hottest tropical coast.

 

Climate of Jamaica

 

The summer and winter temperatures are nearly equal, with July and August being the hottest months in a tropical and humid environment. January through March is the coolest time of year, and at night, the temperature can dip to +20–+22°C. Since a steady breeze from the sea creates a nice chill, the heat and humidity are readily tolerated here.

May and October are thought to be the wettest months, while tropical hurricanes, which are common across the Caribbean, can occur from June to November. The monthly air temperature average is +25...+28°C, and the water temperature average is +24...+26°C.

 

The unending sights to visit apart from the beach resorts are notable places such as the Bob Marley Museum, located in the house where the reggae legend lived; Rose Hall; Falmouth; Dunn’s River Park; Dolphin Cove; Rio Grande River; and Hummingbird Sanctuary, the bird that represents the symbol of the island and which visitors to the sanctuary often feed.

 

Incredible Jamaican cuisines

 

One of the varieties of dishes of Jamaica

If Jamaica could offer the best sweet reggae tunes and genres like ska, mento, and calypso, then the country offers a wide variety of delicious foods, including Jamaican Jerk, Brown Stew Chicken, Peppered Shrimps, Jamaican Patty, Escovitch Fish, Oxtail with beans, Ackee and Salt Fish, and delicious desserts like Jamaican Rum Cake. 

Contrary To The Love And Care Politicians Assure Us, We Now Live In Fear

The late Bob Marley sang much about political crimes, causing so much trouble in this world

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"Building a church and university, deceiving the people continually. Graduating thieves and murderers." This is part of the lyrics of the song called 'Babylon System," by the great Jamaican reggae star, Bob Marley, who died in 1981.

The powerful lyrics of many musicians, especially reggae artists, including Bob Marley, still hold the truth, reflecting on today's violence, crime, and clandestine activities of politicians, making this world unbearable to live in any longer.

As citizens and workers, we believe that our leaders must demonstrate confidence and show care and love to the people they rule. Unfortunately, worldwide, many have lost confidence in politicians because of their clandestine actions and unpleasant thoughts, which are taking their toll on citizens or the common people today.

I am an African writer; therefore, readers or people shouldn't expect me to write like a European or American writer. In case I hadn't been to Europe, I wouldn't have known the truth. In Africa, we thought journalism in Europe and America was transparent and nothing but the truth. I discovered later that it is full of lies and deceptions.

While the BBC and CNN show African programs to impress the world that they love and care about the continent, they hide the real facts of many crimes committed by Western European and American governments in Africa. Yes, they push the facts of medical crimes under the carpet, while they declare war on the articles by African writers exposing them.

It's even ridiculous, dangerous, and very shameful, as both media that claim they have qualified health journalists, will support the crimes of the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and the US government, to disseminate false medical information on their websites that bats, monkeys, poverty, and bushmeat, are responsible for Aids and Ebola in Africa, while indeed, are biological weapons.

Who will then trust the World Health Organization's persuasion today that the coronavirus vaccine is safe, and therefore, everyone must vaccinate against COVID-19? Once you lie to the people, you have ruined your confidence, and nothing can be done to restore it, even if you are speaking the truth.

Crimes are easy to commit by many people, without any remorse, but they often forget that even if it takes over a hundred or thousands, they will get their payback. One of the paybacks is what we see now as the coronavirus that has ravaged both Europe and the United States of America today.

Africa is the richest continent in the world, yet it remains the poorest because of slavery, colonial atrocities, Apartheid, and medical crimes, including the deliberate spread of diseases. Why, for God's sake? Yet, this is the only continent in the world where major resources are holding the economies of the United States of America and Europe strongly.

I find it so hard to trust politicians because of what Bob Marley said, "they are thieves and murderers," but they enjoy the impunity of every crime they commit, while they put people who commit lesser crimes behind bars, while they fight against terrorism, meanwhile, they are white-collar terrorists themselves. Oh, yes, the truth is bitterer than the bile, but we shall speak it.

Contrary to the love and care politicians assure us, we now live in fear, disappointment, and sadness because of the coronavirus, yet when I write the truth, my efforts against crime are suppressed in some ways because they can’t stand the truth. Unfortunately, they are not willing to change their evil ways; therefore, the world can't heal.

I don't hate Belgium; in fact, it's completely wrong or even a sin to bite the fingers that feed you. It's a great country where I have learned a lot to become what I am today. They pretend they don't know me, and I also pretend I don't know them, but I will never stop fighting against them until they do the right thing.

"If there is no statue of Adolf Hitler in any part of this world, including Germany and his native Austria, then there shouldn't be any statue of King Leopold II, for killing thousands of Africans (Congolese), including women and children. It's a crime even Satan will never forgive them, let alone the almighty God."

WHY DONALD TRUMP IS NOT THE WORST AMERICAN PRESIDENT

All the predecessors of Trump, Obama, Clinton, and Bush committed crimes against humanity during their tenure, so what makes them special from Trump?

American political opponents and the media houses, including CNN, want the world to believe that Donald Trump is the worst American president in the political history of the United States of America. This cheap 'philosophy' can only be accepted by those with mediocre minds.

As an African writer, I have a different opinion. From the time independence swept through the continent of Africa, no American leader had the interest to help Africa grow. Each American leader follows the policies of the constitution to oppress Africa, destabilizing the continent's economy and creating difficulties for the common people.

Before the American media accuse Trump of racism or being an inefficient leader unable to handle the coronavirus pandemic, I want to ask them, before the coronavirus, there had been other pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and Ebola; why did the media fail to criticize Obama or other presidents for poorly handling HIV/AIDS and Ebola in Africa?

What American leaders can't stand is exactly what they do to others. All over the world, including in Iraq, Iran, Vietnam, Libya, Rwanda, Congo, etc., there is indelible carnage. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama all committed crimes against humanity when they were in office.

Bill Clinton is partly responsible for the Rwanda genocide, while George W. Bush invaded Iraq and killed the citizens, including women and children, without any evidence that Saddam Hussein had any weapons of mass destruction.

The media and politicians full of hate are only using the brutal murder of George Floyd as a weapon to discredit the administration of Trump, hoping that it can be a catalyst to make Trump's dream of a second term in office illusory.

"You are now accusing Trump of racism, calling him racist. My question is, before the death of George Floyd, what did the predecessors of Trump, including George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, do about the institutionalized racism in the country?" - Joel Savage.

Despite the media claiming they have qualified health journalists, how many of them have been bold enough to investigate how HIV/AIDS, Burkitt's lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, nodding disease, and Ebola appeared in Africa after slavery, colonial brutalities, and apartheid?

Before Donald Trump became president, previous American presidents, together with the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control, deliberately inflicted cancerous diseases on African populations through vaccination and food, but we didn't hear from any media reporting about those medical crimes.

But today, as China has opened the hell gates of biological weapons on the world's population, taking its drastic toll on the United States of America, political opponents, the media, and anti-Trump forces have risen against him with cheap accusations.

In 2014, when the US government under Barack Obama triggered Ebola biological weapons in the three West African countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, murdering thousands of people, angry Americans shut down all entries to the country, including airports. 

They were angry with Obama, not because of the deliberate killings of innocent people in West Africa, but because of the fear that the Ebola virus would find its way into America. However, what people don't often think about is that what one fears most is exactly what happens to them. 

The Pentagon for decades had been operating secret biological weapon programs and often using them on populations, especially in third-world countries, but today, they are reaping the evil they have sown at the hands of China. Unfortunately, it's the innocent people who suffer.

I used to think that politics in advanced countries was clean until I realized that the dirty game is full of lies, hypocrisy, and hate everywhere in both developed and developing countries. Without truth and honesty, nobody should ever dream of a better world. We are not yet free from an unseen doom. 

"Many more we have to suffer, many more we have to die; don't ask me why." - Bob Marley.

UNDERSTANDING THE BACKGROUND OF THE WISDOM OF BOB MARLEY

Bob Marley: His words and prophecies through his music are taking place

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article captioned “Is Belgium’s Royal Family Proud Of The Horrible Crime Leopold II Committed In Africa?”

The significance of the article is that no one in his right mind will build a statue of someone who maimed and killed over 10 million Africans, including women and children, when there is no statue of Hitler for committing a similar crime against humanity.

The article spread over all the social media including ‘NIUME,’ one of the outstanding social media platforms and someone made a comment. According to the reader called Sue Marlington: “Well I didn’t even know that there was a Royal family in Belgium, thank you for the insightful post.”

Yes, Sue is right, many people don’t know that there is even a Royal Family in Belgium, because the country even though it is very small, people know more of evil Belgium committed in Africa than a country known for its quality beer and chocolate productions. 

This is the result when evil overcomes good, you are completely denied and buried forever.

THE WISDOM AND PHILOSOPHY OF BOB MARLEY 

On May 11, 1981, one of the world’s greatest musical icons died, he was Bob Marley. There is no one on earth whose popularity and fame spread decades after his death like a bush fire in the dry season than Bob Marley.

Like Sue Marlington, a number of people don’t know there is a monarchy in Belgium, but people know that Belgium killed Patrice Lumumba because he fought for the independence of his country, Congo, and the Belgians were mad. 

Astonishingly, everyone including illiterates and remote villagers knew who Bob Marley was because of what he stood for which reflects on his music.

A lot has already been written about this little man from Jamaica full of wisdom and knowledge, so I’m not going to repeat articles already written. Today, I have selected 10 statements Bob Marley made in his music for readers, music lovers, and the so-called politicians who have destroyed this world to ponder over them.

1. Culled from the track ‘Natural Mystic’: 

There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air; If you listen carefully now you will hear.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last: Many more will have to suffer,
Many more will have to die – don’t ask me why.

2. Culled from the track ‘Talking Blues’:

I – I’m a gonna take a just-a one step more ‘Cause I feel like bombin’ a church –
Now – now that you know that the preacher is lyin’. So who’s gonna stay at home, When – when the freedom fighters are fighting?

3. Culled from the track ‘Babylon System:

We refuse to be What you wanted us to be; We are what we are: That’s the way (way) it’s going to be. You don’t know! You can’t educate I, For no equal opportunity:
(Talkin’ ’bout my freedom) Talkin’ ’bout my freedom, People freedom (freedom) and liberty! Yeah, we’ve been trodding on the winepress much too long: Rebel, rebel!
Yes, we’ve been trodding on the winepress much too long: Rebel, rebel!

4. Culled from the track ‘Ambush In The Night:

(Ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!) See them fighting for power (ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!),
But they know not the hour (ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!),; So they bribing with their guns, spare parts, and money, Trying to belittle our Integrity now. They say what we know.

Is just what they teach us, And we’re so ignorant ‘Cause every time they can reach us (shoobe, doo-wa) Through political strategy (shoo-be, doo-wa); They keep us hungry (shoobe, doo-wa), And when you gonna get some food (shoobe, doo-wa), Your brother got to be your enemy, we-e-ell! Ambush in the night, All guns aiming at me.

5. Culled from the track ‘One Drop’:

I know Jah’s never let us down; Pull your rights from wrong (I know Jah would never let us down) Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! They made their world so hard (so hard): Every day we got to keep on fighting (fighting); They made their world so hard (so hard): 

Every day the people are dyin’ (dying), yeah! (It dread, dread) For hunger (dread, dread) and starvation (dread, dread, dread, dread), Lamentation (dread, dread), But read it in Revelation (dread, dread, dread, dread): 

You’ll find your redemption And then you give us the teachings of His Majesty, For we no want no devil philosophy; A you fe give us the teachings of His Majesty, A we no want no devil philosophy:

6. Culled from the track ‘Time Will Tell’: 

Jah would never give the power to a baldhead Run come crucify the Dread. Time alone – oh, time will tell: Think you’re in heaven, but ya living in hell.

7. Culled from the track ‘Redemption Song’: 

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘Cause none of them can stop the time. How long shall they kill our prophets, While we stand aside and look? Ooh! Some say it’s just a part of it:
We’ve got to fulfill the book.

8. Culled from the track ‘One Love’:

One Love! One Heart! Let’s get together and feel all right. Hear the children cryin’ (One Love!); Hear the children cryin’ (One Heart!), Sayin’: give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right; Sayin’: let’s get together and feel all right. Wo wo-wo wo-wo!

9. Culled from the track ‘Coming In From The Cold’:

It’s you – it’s you – it’s you I’m talkin’ to -Well, you (it’s you) – you (it’s you) – you I’m talking to now. Why do you look so sad and forsaken? When one door is closed, don’t you know other is open? 

Would you let the system make you kill your brotherman? No, no, no, no, no, no! No, Dread, no! Would you make the system make you kill your brotherman? (No, Dread, no!) Well, the biggest – biggest man you ever – ever – see was-a once a baby.

10. Culled from the track: ‘Pimpers' Paradise’:

She loves to party, have a good time; She looks so hearty, feeling fine; She loves to smoke, sometime shiftin’ coke; She’ll be laughin’ when there ain’t no joke. 

A pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was now; A pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was; A pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was now; Pimper’s paradise: that’s all she was. (Every need got an ego to feed; Every need got an ego to feed.)

Bonus- Culled from the track ‘Stiff Necked Fools’:

Stiff-necked fools, you think you are cool To deny me for simplicity. Yes, you have gone for so long With your love for vanity now. Yes, you have got the wrong interpretation Mixed up with vain imagination. 

So take Jah Sun, and Jah Moon, And Jah Rain, and Jah Stars, And forever, yes, erase your fantasy, yea-eah! The lips of the righteous teach many, But fools die for want of wisdom. The rich man’s wealth is in his city; The righteous’ wealth is in his Holy Place.

Bob Marley sings 'Africa Unite.'

Conclusion and opinion

Black history has been tampered with and facts have been swept under the carpet by one race to portray another race as inferior. 

Many times, I hear people saying that ‘I am ashamed to be a White man,’ due to the evil things committed against other people on this earth’s surface. But nobody needs to be ashamed. 

Instead, let’s pray for those who have bitter hearts towards others because bitterness will only promote your health to disaster.

JAMAICA ADDS ATHLETICS TO ITS REGGAE HISTORY

From left to right, Warren Weir, Usain Bolt, and Yohan Blake



Jamaica, that wonderful Island in the Caribbean, for many years has established its name as one of the best countries in the world, in regard to tourism, and above all, the home of wonderful reggae music. 


Jamaica is the birthplace of great reggae stars, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, Joseph Hill-Culture, to name but a few.

Apart from the reggae stars, Jamaica has produced great sprinters in the past, such as Merlene Ottey, Asafa Powell, etc, yet in athletics, compared to other great countries, Jamaica wasn't classified as a great country in sports until the emergence of an unknown sprinter, Usain Bolt. 

Usain Bolt's unique and charismatic performance, along with teammate Yohan Blake, has firmly established that Jamaica is not only good in music but also in athletics.

The 2012 Olympic Games taking place in London confirm it all. After winning the 100-meter race in 19.32 seconds, Usain became the first athlete to win two Olympic medals in the event. Yohan Blake, his training partner, also claimed silver in the event and bronze for Warren Weir.

There is no doubt that Jamaicans are now doing better in sports than the United States of America, which has produced great athletes in the past. 

It seems underestimation of athletes from 'third world countries' is gradually coming to an end because the Jamaican sprinters are "Coming in hot! Hot! Hot! and firing some shots! Shot! shot!" Sings reggae legend late Peter Tosh.

BOB MARLEY sings campaign to raise funds to save famine East-Africa

Bob Marley


Reggae superstar Bob Marley, even though he is resting peacefully in his grave, his spirit still lives on. A classic track by him is being released today as part of a global celebrity campaign to raise funds for the victims of the famine in East Africa.

The Save the Children charity and the singer’s family hope that the new video for the 1973 track ‘High Tide Low Tide’ will tackle the humanitarian catastrophe that has left a reported 29,000 children dead and 10 million short of food.

The video, directed by award-winning Kevin McDonald and with music from the much-loved reggae star, is set to go viral with huge celebrity support, such as Jennifer Lopez¸, Lady Gaga, Queen, Madonna, and Beyonce, to name just a few.

From Tuesday, celebrities are set to post the video on their Facebook social profiles to raise awareness of the plight of East Africans to millions of people across the world.

The Marley family has asked in a letter to get as many people as possible to post the video on their Facebook profiles, too.

They said: “Not one child should be denied food nor water. Not one child should suffer from the conflict caused by grown men. Over three million women and children are suffering. They are innocent. They are not political. 

They are starving. Bob Marley, then and now, stands for Africa United, for one love, and for the protection of children worldwide.

“Please join us as we, along with Save the Children, stand up together as friends to put a stop to this needless waste of life, to feed our children, and to save their lives.

“This generous act will help us reach through your friends and ours over two hundred million people worldwide.” The proceeds of the new release will go to Save the Children.

BOB MARLEY:LEGEND OF A MUSICAL GENIUS

Superstar Bob Marley



Today, May 11, 2010, is exactly 29 years since the great musician Robert Nester Marley, popularly known as Bob, passed away. The man is regarded as one of the greatest musical legends of our time. But who is this little man whose music created a big impact on the music scene internationally?

Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in the parish of St Ann's in Nine Miles, Jamaica, to a British Marine officer, Norval Sinclair Marley, and a native Jamaican called Cedella Booker. Like most of the Jamaican great musicians, Bob Marley entered music while very young, coming out with his first song "Judge Not" at the age of 16. The song didn't do well.

He continued pursuing his musical career. In 1965, he formed "The Wailers" with Bunny Livingston (Bunny Wailer) and Peter McIntosh (Peter Tosh) and released "Catch A Fire," an album that propelled him to international stardom. After a short period, "The Wailers" split and Peter, Bunny, and Bob went on separate ways. Surprisingly, all three became successful in music.

However, Bob Marley's passion for music could be seen in the albums he released. "Rastaman Vibration, Natty Dread
Kaya
Confrontation
Survival
Uprising

In 1977, while playing football with his friends, Bob injured his toe. He was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a type of deadly cancer, and amputation was recommended. But on his Rastafarian religious beliefs, Bob didn't agree to that. The Cancer started taking its toll on him, and the result was disastrous. Bob died at the age of 36 on May 11, 1981. By then, he and The Wailers had changed the reggae world.

"Lyrically, he was an expert, and spiritually you should have seen him in concert," Said Macka B, in his song called Bob. A song he played as a tribute to Bob Marley. His passion for music could be felt in his performance as he rocks the stage and the audience to the best of his soul. His philosophy was well expressed in his songs. Many believe that Bob Marley was a prophet who came to the world unnoticed until he passed away.

Bob Marley is not only good at playing revolutionary songs but also loves songs. His numerous love songs influenced his life. Bob had an affair with more than one woman. 

Today, all his children are following their father's steps. All successful professional musicians. 29 years after he departed from the musical planet, Bob Marley is more famous than ever. He sold over 300 million albums.

Bob Marley still casts a spell with his music globally. Everyone knows about Bob Marley. Almost three decades after his death, his music is still relevant to millions of people across the world. 

Celebrations and activities are held each year globally on May 11, as a tribute to Bob. Truly, the work and achievements of Bob Marley in the field of music will be in history forever. I leave you with this part of the lyrics taken from his "Redemption Song."

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy,  'cause none of them can stop the time

How long shall they kill our prophets? While we sat aside and looked
Some say it's just a part of it; we have to fulfill the book.
Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom?
Is all that ever have, redemption song, songs of freedom"