One good thing about music... it truly knows no boundaries. It has the ability to transcend cultural, racial and political lines, in order to bring people together. One artist, who was able to achieve this through their music was Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley.
Born on this date in 1945, Bob Marley turned Jamaica's reggae music into the world's music. During his career, he traveled throughout North America, Europe, Africa and Australia, introducing thousands to a sound that soothes soul and tickles the conscience. His music not only put Jamaica on the map, but brought more awareness to the Rastafarian movement.
Although his life was cut short by sickness, his music continues to live. So, "Get up, Stand Up" and "Lively Up Yourself" on his birthday.
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