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.

The song One Love is one of Marley's best, a call for togetherness and belief in the Lord God.Time Magazine chose One Love as one of the top songs of the century, and the album Exodus was also chosen as top album for the century.No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, and I Shot The Sheriff are other examples of Marley's popular songs.There are some great Bob Marley tshirts out there that relate to some of his best known songs.

Bob Marley was a part of the Rastafari movement, an ideological movement that worships Haile Selassie as the reincarnated Jesus Christ.Rastas, as members of the movement are called, advocate the use of cannabis for spiritual purposes to become closer to God.Members of the Rastafari movement are also noted for their dreadlocks and a belief in vegetarianism.

Jamaica faced plenty of sociopolitical adversity during Marley's time, and his activism focused on those issues.Jamaica was a volatile place during Marley's time, and his songs reflected on achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts.Racial equality was another theme in Marley's musical work and activism, with the message that everyone in this world is created equal.

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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