Sounds Of Joy ~ Reggae
The history of Reggae music has it's roots in the Rastafari Religion. To describe the Rastafari Religion in the simplest way, they believe in one God that resides within each of us and joins all humankind together as one being. This is why you will often hear the phrase I and I, in Reggae music instead of the term we...because for the Rastafari we are all one, joined by the one God they call Jah.
When we think of Reggae music, Bob Marley is the first name that comes to mind, and his music always lifts my heart & soul. I think that really is what great music is all about, and the passion Bob Marley had for the music shows through, even now decades after his young death from cancer.
One of Bob Marley's songs that has always been a smile in my heart is "Three Little Birds." I sang this song as a lullaby to my son's throughout their childhood to ease their boo-boos, chase away nightmares or just get through any time of trouble. I love this version by Tracy Chapman at the Bob Marley All Star Tribute.
Bob Marley brought Reggae music to the rest of the world and his musical legacy will live on long after we are gone. Future generations will still be uplifted by Marley's sounds of joy.
To learn more about Reggae music check out Roots of Reggae, a wonderful lens by BenBrand.
Tags: Bob Marley, mysticmama, Reggae, Tracy Chapman
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Great to be reminded of Bob Marley again. One of my favourites by him has always been 'No Woman, No Cry'.
Growing up in England, I remember many of the Reggae hits recorded on the Trojan record label, which were prominent before the popularity of Marley. Good times!
A lot of folks see Reggae as music about rebellion and revolution, especially with the popularity of Eric Clapton's cover of I shot The Sheriff, but the fact remains that the music is about hope and IS truly spiritual in its nature and core.
Great post Bambi.
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What's your favorite reggae song??