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Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Nesta Robert Marley which was later to be changed by passport officials to Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of reggae, and more specifically roots reggae. He is famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Much of his music dealt with the struggles of the spiritually wealthy rasta and/or spiritually powerful Jah Rastafari. |
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News in english
about Bob Marley
(July / 2009)
Behind the Scenes: Nas and Damian Marley Collaborate Date: 01 Jul 2009
Spin -
New York hip-hop veteran Nas and Bob Marley's youngest son, Damian, have joined musical forces and are hard at work on their first album, Distant Relatives -- and you can check out a video of their creative process below! More on SPIN.com: >> Nas, Damien Marley, Roots Lead Rock the Bells Bill >> Watch: Kanye and Rihanna's Comic Book Adventure >> Nas and Will.i.Am Unveil New Obama Songs >> The ...
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Notebook: ROTHBURY festival-goers begin setting up camp for four-day weekend Date: 02 Jul 2009
The Muskegon Chronicle -
An army of concert-goers arrived on the ROTHBURY Music Festival campgrounds Thursday, many flying under their own colors. Bob Marley, Grateful Dead and peace flags were the most prevalent, but others included the Detroit Red Wings, Western Michigan University and the American flag.
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Bob Marley and the Wailers' B is for Bob Debuts at #1 on the Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts Date: 02 Jul 2009
Yahoo.com -
B is for Bob, a collection of Bob Marley's most beloved songs re-imagined for kids, debuts at #1 on Billboard's Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts and #77 on the Top 200 this week following its June 23 release on UMe/Island/Tuff Gong.
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Nigeria: The Country's Stars Vote Jackson Greatest Musician Ever Date: 06 Jul 2009
AllAfrica.com -
Lagos — Following the death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson last June 25, an argument erupted among Nigerians in the entertainment industry on who the world's greatest entertainer and musician is. Three names were listed: Michael Jackson and Bob Marley, while Elvis Presley was later added.
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Nas - Nas Marley Team Up For African Album Date: 09 Jul 2009
ContactMusic -
Rapper NAS has recorded a new album with BOB MARLEY's son DAMIAN 'JR. GONG' MARLEY.The odd couple teamed up at the beginning of 2009 to record an African-themed EP, but...
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Marley's B is for Bob Scores With Kids Date: 11 Jul 2009
antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. B is for Bob, a collection of Bob Marley's most beloved songs re-imagined for kids, debuts at no 1 on Billboard's Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts and no 77 on the Top 200
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Not puli-ng a fast one, it's real Date: 13 Jul 2009
Stuff -
With dreads to rival reggae singer Bob Marley, Mike Smith's pet pooches attract attention wherever they show their hairy little faces.
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Goings on About Town: Night Life Date: 13 Jul 2009
The New Yorker -
ROCK AND POP Musicians and night-club proprietors live complicated lives; it’s advisable to call ahead to confirm engagements. B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL 237 W. 42nd St. (212-997-4144)--July 21: Toots & The Maytals. If Bob Marley and the Wailers were the heart of reggae, then Frederick (Toots) Hibbert . . .
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