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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
(August / 2009)
Tosh meets Marley in Truckee Date: 01 Aug 2009
Sierra Sun -
The backing band for two reggae legends merges into one love Saturday, Aug. 1, for Truckee Reggae in the Park.Tosh Meets Marley melds members of Peter Tosh's band and Bob Marley's original Wailers. Truckee Tribe opens.
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Ethiopian Singer May Be Jailed Because Of Music Date: 03 Aug 2009
NPR -
Teddy Afro is one of Ethiopia's most popular singers. Afro, whom fans call Ethiopia's Bob Marley, is in prison. Many are convinced that his legal troubles are related to his music. Some of Afro's songs seem critical of Ethiopia's government.
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: 'Legend,' Bob Marley's Best-of Album, Lands on a Milestone Date: 04 Aug 2009
All About Jazz -
Bob Marley's Legend has sold more than 10 million copies since 1991, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released in 1984, Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers didn't stir it up on the charts. It entered Billboard at No. 168 and peaked at No. 54. But the reggae icon's posthumous collection has lived up to its name by becoming only the 17th album to exceed sales of 10 million copies since ...
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Sheila Marcia Sejajarkan Mbah Surip Dengan Bob Marley Date: 04 Aug 2009
detikcom -
Mbah Surip sukses membangkitkan lagi musik reggae lewat hits andalannya 'Tak Gendong'. Hal itu pun membuat Sheila Marcia sejajarkan Mbah Surip dengan legenda reggae asal Jamaika Bob Marley.
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New Bob Marley & The Wailers EP, I KNOW A PLACE, Plus Out-Of-Print Reggae Albums, Compilations and Tracks Available ... Date: 04 Aug 2009
Yahoo.com -
Starting today reggae fans will be treated to a treasure trove of first-time digital releases with tracks and albums unavailable in any form for some 30 years exclusively on iTunes.
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Bob Marley Greatest Hits Album Sells 10 Million Copies Date: 05 Aug 2009
Moldova.org -
Late reggae legend Bob Marley has become the second artist in SoundScan history to earn Diamond certification for a greatest hits collection. His 1984 album, Legend: The Best of Bob Marley, recently reached sales of 10 million copies. The Beatles 1 is the only other compilation that has sold 10 million copies.
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Mid West Reggae fest offers a classic weekend of island-style jammin' Date: 05 Aug 2009
The Cleveland Plain Dealer -
They'll be jamming when the Wailing Souls, Beres Hammond, Bob Marley's Original Wailers, Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band and others perform this weekend at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.
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Out of Marley's shadow :Original Wailers headline reggae festival Date: 07 Aug 2009
South Bend Tribune -
Bob Marley's stature as singer, songwriter and poet is firmly established. His music will forever stand -- not only as the finest reggae ever created, but also among the greatest contributions to music of any genre.
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