Today in class we discussed Bob Marley's Redemption Song to kind of lead us off with Rastafari. After listening to Redemption song, our class discussion led to an interesting question: Redemption from what? I think this was Marley's goal in creating this amazing song. He is challenging us to think of all the political social and spiritual issues that the Jamaicans encounter on a daily basis. He is also allowing us to recognize that these things are somewhat inevitable. “How long shall they kill our prophets, while we stand aside and look? Ooh. Some say it’s just a part of it, we’ve go to fulfill the book” (Redemption Song, Marley). Political and Societal issues will never die. The only thing we have control over is our minds, which is why we need to “free ourselves” or in other words, “wake up and smell the coffee” . This is why Marley is a musical icon and genius. Not only are his songs catchy and cool, but they challenge me to think.
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That's a great way to think of it! I think this is very true but also, a lot of people find meaning and guidance from a lot of other music as well. I just think that Bob Marley is definitely more well known.
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