"Reggae music is so much more than just entertainment .. It's a powerful social force that mirrors the pressures of every day life , putting them in lyrics and riddims"
"His music really , he's the one that got me into Reggae ..If you live in a glass house , don't throw stones . I mean that was a good message for me because that's how I had lived my life in the past . I like reggae number one because of Peter Tosh .." - Lucky Dube
Bob Marley rise & gone & dem think we di done
Peter Tosh rise & gone & dem think we di done
Jacob Miller rise and gone and them think we di done
Rastaman chant wooy
Rastafari is Black liberation, Pan africanism. Equal rights and justice for all.
It goes way beyond smoking herbs and listening to Reggae music.
It Starts and ends with the teachings and utterances of The King. Oneness, Love And Unity The King.
Zimbabwe - Bob Marley (Live At Amandla world music festival held at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 21, 1979).
"So arm in arms with arms we'll fight this struggle ".
You see, A hundred years from now, this music will still be relevant ".
From left Beres Hammond, Maxi Priest , Dennis Brown & Junior Reid In a Studio Session .. Vintage Footage 🔥🔥 .
Anyone know the tittle of the track they were recording?
"I'm living in a world of ignorance, where everything that is righteous is condemned.
When I come on stage, it's not to entertain and just smile, because my songs are not smiling songs.
My songs are a revolution." Peter Tosh .
Peter Tosh rehearsing Ketchy Shubby with Earl "Wya" Lindo , Al Anderson & Sly and Robbie at Randy Recording Studios 1979.
Wire Lindo transitioned on a day like this in 2017.
The clip is from "On The Trail of Reggae" by Wolfgang
OTD, in 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers perform at the Independence celebrations of Zimbabwe at Rufaro stadium. He referred to it as, "the greatest honor of my life" .
Reggae music is the light on my dark days , it takes me to a whole other Dimension . I can't even express enough how much I love the music . Eternally grateful 🙏🏿
Tabby Diamond of the Legendary Mighty Diamonds was shot dead in a drive-by attack on this day last year.. It was a sad day for Reggae music.
#MightyDiamonds
The foundation of Rastafari was established in the teachings of Marcus Garvey and The Utterances of His Majesty. Everything we do and say has to be a living example to that.
My good old prophet Marcus Garvey prophesize, say: St. Jago de la Vega and Kingston is gonna read.
And I can see with my own eyes, it's only a housing scheme that divide.
7/7
One of the most influential Reggae records Ever. 👌🏿
" This reggae music is a missionary music and the thing that keeps us high is that people see us as somebody who wants better for their community. " - Anthony B
Bob Marley & The Wailers Performance of "The Heathen " At the Rainbow Theatre in London June 4,1977.. Aston Barrett on bass, Carlton Barrett on drums, Junior Marvin on guitar. All instruments pounding in perfect sync...Hypnosising! Reggae music is truly the food for the soul.
Sizzla kalonji performs "Solid As a Rock" Live At The National indoor sports Centre In Kingston, 2022, together with Ibo Copper's Led 35 piece Orchestra. A Living Legend.
Definitely one of the most recognisable voices in Reggae music .. Culture performing "Natty Never Get Weary " in California, USA 1987 ..
Joseph Hill Lives On .
"Jah Live" As performed by Bob Marley And The Wailers at the Smile Jamaica concert held on 5th December 1976 at the national Heroes in Kingston, Jamaica.
Satta Masaggana - The Abyssinians ( 1977)
Blessed 74th Earthstrong to the Great Living legend, Bernard Collins ( in the red Barret) of the Legendary Reggae Vocal Harmony Group , The Abyssinians ..