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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Bob Marley, His Music and Jamaica

By Scott Baker


The progression of ska and rocksteady in the country of Jamaica spawned a new musical style called reggae.Bob Marley & The Wailers brought reggae from its third world roots and introduced it to the world at large.Jamaica's social and political issues were brought to light in the musical beats of reggae.Bob Marley tees featuring his image or lyrics from one of his songs along with the Jamaican flag colors are very popular as they link the man with the country.

Bob Marley's hit song One Love/People Get Ready had a message of praise and belief in the Lord.As part of an issue celebrating the century's best creations, One Love was chosen by Time Magazine as the best of the century.In addition to One Love, the songs Three Little Birds, No Woman No Cry, and Redemption Song were also part of Marley's roster of hits.There are some great Bob Marley tees out there that relate to some of his best known songs.

Aside from Reggae, Marley also introduced the world to the Rastafari movement, a spiritual and ideological belief in the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.The use of cannabis as a spiritual tool is common among Rastafaris, or Rastas for short.Marley was a practicing vegetarian and wore his hair in dreadlocks, common practices among Rastas.

Bob Marley was a fervent activist, often singing about the struggles faced by third world country Jamaica.Marley included messages of peace and anti-violence in his music, in large part because of the violence in his native country.Marley was born to a white father and black mother, but advocated equality, noting that the race should not make one person superior to the other.

Marley's soulful, and passionate music brought to light issues that required everyone's attention, and perhaps changed people's attitudes for the better.His music, along with merchandise like Bob Marley tees, continues to sell well worldwide.




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