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Bob Marley: The Man vs. the Icon
Writer Stephen Davis's seminal work on the life of Bob Marley — published in 1992 --recounted both Marley the icon and Marley the man. NPR's Ed Gordon talks with Davis about what he sees as the...
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Bob Marley's Music and Magic Endure
Even 25 years after Bob Marley's death, the reggae legend's music is unmistakable — and his influence remains strong. Marley experts and fans explore the evolution of a classic song, "One Love," and...
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Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Bob Marley
Surprising new music from Paul Simon; A preview of outtakes by Sufjan Stevens; Remembering the music of Harry Nilsson; New York rock revivalists The Walkmen and more.
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Book Explores Early Work of Bob Marley
Christopher John Farley talks about his new book Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley, which traces the reggae star's formative years. Marley died of cancer 25 years ago, but left a global music...
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Bob Marley's Reggae Landmark
In 1973, a reggae group on the verge of breaking up released an album — its second that year — filled with militant anthems inspired by life in the Jamaican slums. Burnin' turned out to be Bob Marley's...
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Bob Marley: The Man, The Myth, The Brand
More than 25 years after his death, the singer is still the king of reggae — and a counterculture icon. Now, his family is looking toward its own legacy. Last month, family members announced an...
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Peter Tosh: Reclaiming A Wailer
The late reggae artist was a founding member of the Wailers, though he never achieved the recognition his bandmate Bob Marley did. New reissues of Tosh's first two albums highlight him as more than...
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'Marley': A History On Film Of The Man Turned 'Legend'
Bob Marley has been used to brand everything from a clothing line and coffee company to his own museum and a resort in the Bahamas. A new documentary seeks to reconstruct what the reggae singer was...
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Can't We All Just Get Along? Our Search For The Albums Everyone Loves
On this week's show hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton begin their summer-long quest to pin down the most universally loved albums.(Image credit: Getty Images)
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From Alt.Latino, With Love: A Valentine's Day Extravaganza
This year, we celebrate Valentine's Day alongside some of our favorite artists. Gustavo Santaolalla, Ruben Albarran, Tego Calderon, Lila Downs, Ana Tijoux and Jorge Drexler all share their favorite...
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Jamaica's Hottest New-School Reggae Artists Return To Roots
A new generation wants to dominate Jamaica's music scene with a fresh take on an old-school sound. NPR's Baz Dreisinger looks further into the musical resurgence and the artists leading the...
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Bob Marley's 'Legend' Album Finally Cracks Billboard Top 10
While the 30-year-old album has sold millions of copies over the years, it only reached No. 54 when it was released. The new spike comes courtesy of a steep price cut.(Image credit: Guidot Lou/Dalle...
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Alt.Latino Lays Out A Sonic Altar For Dia De Los Muertos
Celebrate Saturday's holiday (and, by extension, lost loved ones) with laughter, tears and music.(Image credit: Omar Torres/AFP/Getty Images)
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On Anniversary Tour, Bunny Wailer Is Still A Blackheart Man
The last living member of Bob Marley and the Wailers recently finished his first U.S. tour in more than 20 years. "That's my legacy: to sing for you people," says the 69-year-old musician.(Image...
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A 420 Playlist To Spark Up Your Day
Whether or not you partake, there's no denying Mary Jane shows up in a lot of music — and what better day to light up some of those songs than April 20?(Image credit: David Burnett/Contact Press Images)
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Bob Marley: The Man vs. the Icon
Writer Stephen Davis's seminal work on the life of Bob Marley — published in 1992 --recounted both Marley the icon and Marley the man. NPR's Ed Gordon talks with Davis about what he sees as the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bob Marley's Music and Magic Endure
Even 25 years after Bob Marley's death, the reggae legend's music is unmistakable — and his influence remains strong. Marley experts and fans explore the evolution of a classic song, "One Love," and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Bob Marley
Surprising new music from Paul Simon; A preview of outtakes by Sufjan Stevens; Remembering the music of Harry Nilsson; New York rock revivalists The Walkmen and more.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Book Explores Early Work of Bob Marley
Christopher John Farley talks about his new book Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley, which traces the reggae star's formative years. Marley died of cancer 25 years ago, but left a global music...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bob Marley's Reggae Landmark
In 1973, a reggae group on the verge of breaking up released an album — its second that year — filled with militant anthems inspired by life in the Jamaican slums. Burnin' turned out to be Bob Marley's...
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