Bob is no stranger to Africa having written songs to liberate and encourage Africans aroung the world, including "Africa Unite," "Zimbabwe" and performed in opposition to apartheid. So he is much loved in the continent. He was represented by Damian Marley and Nas with "Strong Will Continue" on the World Cup album though they didn't perform at the event.
At the Beijing Olympics, the DJ knew what he or she was doing when Elephant Man's "Nuh Linga" and "Gully Creepa" were played. Any observant fan of track and field in 2008 was ready to crown Usain Bolt as the sprint king during the Games so the DJ was prepared with the songs.
As well, reggae has increasingly managed to be the background or main music in countless movies, among them "In Her Shoes" with Cameron Diaz is one that pops into mind.
But father Bob is eternal. His music always finishes off what needs to be said. He always puts the little island in the middle of something grand. So even though the Reggae Boyz weren't near South Africa, Jamaica was represented when "Could You Be Loved" started off the World Cup party in South Africa.
Bob reigns forever.
-- Connie Aitcheson
3 comments:
That's Jamaican culture-- it's viral. I once heard someone say "that little piece of place, all over the place," affectionately noting the global footprint of the "big" little island.
music, like the world cup, have the power to bring the "peoples" together! It's nice to know that Bob's influence has not waned.
A befitting song for a game that Bob played regularly on a continent that he so loved. What else could have been played...nothing. Now I'm inspired to listen to Bob Marley's album tribute to AFRICA...Survival.
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