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Alpha Blondy and Lucky Dube are widely considered
to be the main representatives of Reggae Music
from the Mother Land. Although the two singers can
not be compared because they have their own
specific style, it is a fact that African Reggae
takes a special place in the music and attached
culture worldwide.
Not in the least, because Africa is more
considered to be a land than a continent, and to
many within Reggae Music represents the land of
Creation, obviously inspired by the Movement of
Rastafari that helped shape the music.
More than Alpha Blondy, Lucky Dube combines
Rastafari Consciousness and Reggae Music in his
works of art. Being from South Africa and having
experienced the state racism of Apartheid
first-hand, his lyrics deal with crucial topics
that -as these things go inna Babylon- obviously
attracted the attention of the evil one(s).
Lucky Dube, definitely one of Jah Warriors in
the struggle against downpression, injustice and
wickedness.
When the news reached us a few weeks ago that
South African Reggae singer Lucky Dube was killed,
we were all saddened by this major blow against
the world wide army of Reggae Warriors and Freedom
Fighters of which he was -and still is- definitely
a part.
In this video, we meet up with the singer who
many say resembles -in his own way still- Peter
Tosh's unique wailing voice and definitely carries
the same warrior vibe as the "Toughest
Wailer".
Dancers, horns, percussion, backing vocals,
everything is there to complete a majestic sound
in stage. Dressed in warrior clothing, we see a
mighty Lucky Dube as he chants down Babylon and
uplifts the people with music.
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