Bob Marley
Jamaica
Born: 06 February 1945
Died: 11 May 1981
Genres: Reggae, International
Styles: Roots Reggae, Reggae/Caribbean, Reggae/Caribbean, Political Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska
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Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley's music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight of the country's impoverished and oppressed but also the devout spirituality that remains their source of strength. His songs of faith, devotion, and revolution created a legacy that continues to live...
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