In the article "Get up, Stand up", the author Angelica Gallardo talks about the life of Bob Marley. Marley was more than just a musician, and He fought for what he believed in it for his whole life. Marley was a glimmer of hope in the midst of political strife and social inequality in Jamaica. His music was powerful to mobilize people into action. Marley knew that music is more than just entertainment. Marley fought for freedom and peace in his music, but some people thought his music was nothing more than a rebel and a threat. He was exposed to two influences when he was living in trench town and one was violent uprising in streets. He stated in the article that he will rather fight for the freedom and instead of living his life like this. His music encouraged empower of suffering of the Jamaica. He voiced poor people's concern in his music that poor have right to have freedom and equality. Marley was a celebrity in his public eye, but he changed himself from an entertainer to a freedom fighter.
Bob Marley's music was an amazing way to express his feelings to everyone as well as expressing what other people felt, but were too afraid to speak up. His voice has become well known all around the world. Some just like him because he would get high, but his lyrics could really touch someones heart.
ReplyDeleteI never really knew about Bob Marley but always see him on shirts and on the internet from time to time and now I see why. He was not afraid to speak up and express what he felt and thought. It is not right to punish someone to speak freely. Many are afraid to do what he did because we get punished for speaking up if it's against what the government approves. Bob Marley is an inspiration to get our free speech back. I expect to learn more of him and his music.
ReplyDeleteEva Medina