Assignnment 1-3-2

August 21-2012

Written analyses- Analysis 1

        Bob Marley: Popular Beliefs, Myths, and Icon       

With no question about, Bob Marley is recognized as the most important artist and creator of the second half of the 20th century. He is a spiritual leader and political representative of a generation, whose power and inspiration came from music. Bob Marley was a songwriter, musician, and singer who exceeded categories and classes through combination of wisdom and modesty. His legendary music is stimulating which allows listeners to forget about problems and just to enjoy life. Lots of his albums and songs are listened and played around the world even 30 years since he died.

It is believed that his songs were inspired by his political view and in another way his spiritual commitment to Rastafarian beliefs. His hair style was showing his support to Rastafari- the religious group which he supported. His songs are super popular worldwide, and people gladly like to hear , such as: ”I Shot The Sheriff“, his politician view, “One Love”, the song that calls people to stop fighting and to be one and live in love, “Redemption Song”, his last single before he died, where he talks about his believes, “Buffalo Soldier”, protest song about soldiers who were fighting, “No Woman No Cry”,  he is singing to a woman he loves by telling her that everything will be all right. Everything he felt in his heart, he included in his songs.

Bob Marley helped to popularize Rastafarianism through his songs after he became the prime exponent of Rastafari movement. The Rastafarians' belief is that smoking of cannabis means enjoying biblical sanction. Rastafarian beliefs are based in Christianity and Judaism, with some parts of Old Testament and the Book of Revelation from the New Testament. Marley’s lifestyle as Rastafarian included marijuana, dreadlocks, no use of alcohol, and vegetarianism. (Religion Facts)

Bob Marley was a musician and spiritual global icon who will be remembered forever. He is recognized as developer and king of reggae music throughout he became popular outside of Jamaica to whole world. He was a man of the people who really liked him in the way he wanted all people to live in love without racial difference.

I can say that Bob Marley was a great example who dedicated his life to people by guiding them in direction through his songs. Today Jamaica is known country by Bob Marley who is also a brand whom we can see as advertised icon on many products such as t-shirts with his image, souvenirs with his name, songs and in many other ways which represents Marley as Jamaican’s national hero.

                      

References

Religion Facts. (2006, August 11). Rastafari. Retrieved from http://www.religionfacts.com/a-z-religion-index/rastafarianism.htm