Twenty-seven years ago yesterday, the legendary Bob Marley succumbed to cancer. I decided to do an all-reggae mix in commemoration of the legend’s passing.
As always, you can listen online or download the mp3 and listen later.
The playlist is below. Tracks without artist names are:
“Rivers of Babylon” by The Melodions (off the The Harder They Come soundtrack)
“Rastaman Camp” by Freddie McGregor (off the Bobby Bobylon album)
“Welcome to Jamrock” by Damian Marley (off the album of the same name)
“Ethiopia” by Aisha Morrison (off the Lee Perry and Friends album)
“The Harder They Come” by Jimmy Cliff (off the album of the same name)
“Burnin’ and Lootin’” by Bob Marley and the Wailers (off the Burnin’ album)
“Chase Dem” by Stephen Marley (off the Mind Control album)
The last track, “Sons of Slaves” by Junior Delgado got cut off because I ran out of time. But, because I’m so awesome, you can listen to the entire track here.
Wherever You Are, We’ll Remember You.
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Last night, gunmen in South Africa fired several shots that were heard around the world as they murdered reggae star Lucky Dube in an attempt to steal his car. The 43-year-old musician had just dropped two of his children off at his brother’s house in Rosettenville, just south of Johannesburg, when he was attacked by three armed carjackers, who shot him at close range. The two children were unhurt. The attackers got away and remain at large. The killing has shaken fans in South Africa and the world over, and has drawn condolences and condemnation from South African President Thabo Mbeki and Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour.
What a terrible blow! Like millions of Africans, I grew up with Lucky Dube’s music. His death is a tremendous loss to Africa and to music lovers everywhere. My heart goes out to his widow and the seven children he leaves behind.
Lucky Dube, you will be remembered. Thanks for the music and the memories.
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