Happy Birthday, Bob Marley
Friday, February 06, 2015
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Bob Marley needs no introduction, known internationally he is the most prolific reggae artist of all time. More than three decades after his death his records still sell more than any other reggae artist annually. In 2006 a street in Brooklyn was co-named "Bob Marley Boulevard" and in 2008 a statue of Marley was erected in Serbia to promote peace and tolerance. Countless tributes exist throughout the world honoring Marley as a fighter for freedom.
His weapon of choice? Reggae.
They say the beat of reggae mimics that of a healthy human heart at rest, perhaps that explains why it's so infectious. It is the chosen rhythm of resistance everywhere in the world.
February 6th would have been Bob's 70th birthday. Roger Steffens, a Marley expert and reggae archivist and author of the new book "The Family Acid," joins us to celebrate the man, his music and his legacy. And reggae artist Jesse Royalreflects on Marley's influence and the relevance of reggae today.
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Roger SteffensPRODUCED BY:
Amber HallEDITORS:
Angus Chen
The show is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International, in collaboration with The New York Times and WGBH Boston.
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