The Voice (Francistown)15 May 2007
The show, which coincides with the fallen legend's International day (May 12), will be held at the Civic Centre tomorrow (Saturday).
Hosted with the help of Bhingi Vibe Productions and Erad Cashan Squad, the gig will among other artistes feature Stepping Razor, Jah Revelation Sounds, Jahman States, DT, Mapetla, Chris Manto 7, Steez.
The anticipated show which kicks off at 1500hrs will also offer the audience a chance to learn about Marley's history as well as his significant role in international politics and his influences in spiritual forces.
There will also be an exhibition of reading materials such as books, pamphlets, thesis' and biographies.
A spokesman for the Rasta Community, Dithuso Selepeng, noted that patrons would also be treated to different teachings pertaining to spiritual enlightenment.
"We are going to have all the bands sharing the stage to sing one of Marley's outstanding hits called One Love. Most of the music at this show will be centered around the Reggae hero."
Rudie believes that Marley was a hero figure, in the classic mythological sense. His departure (May 11) from this planet came at a point when his vision of One World, One Love - inspired by his belief in Rastafari - was beginning to be heard and felt. The last Bob Marley and the Wailers tour in 1980 attracted the largest audiences at that time for any musical act in Europe.
Bob's story is that of an archetype, which is why it continues to have such a powerful and ever-growing resonance: it embodies political repression, metaphysical and artistic insights, gangland warfare and various periods of mystical wilderness.
And his audience continues to widen: to Westerners, Bob's apocalyptic truths prove inspirational and life changing; in the Third World, his impact goes much further.
Bob Marley never wrote a bad song. He left behind the most remarkable body of recorded work. "The reservoir of music he has left behind is like an encyclopedia," says Selepeng.
"When you need to refer to a certain situation or crisis, their will always be a Bob Marley song that will relate to it. Bob was a musical prophet."
It goes without saying that Jamaica has produced an artist who has transcended all categories, classes, and creeds through a combination of innate modesty and profound wisdom. Jah Bless!
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