The artist s background
The legend off all times Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter
Indeed, he is one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical care
was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
During the course of his career, Marley became known
as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality.
He is also a global symbol of Jamaican music and
culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for
democratic social reforms.
In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in
his home, which was thought to be politically motivated He also supported
legalisation of marijuana, and advocated for Pan-Africanism.
A piece of history
Marley began his professional musical career in 1963,
after forming the Teenagers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, which after
several name changes would become the Wailers.
The group
released its debut studio album rhythmic-based song construction in the late
1960s and early 1970s, which coincided with Marley's conversion to Rastafari.
Around this
time, Marley relocated to London, and the group embodied their musical shift
with the release of the album The Best of The Wailers (1971).
One of his most famous songs that the whole world is still
singing is No woman no cry
The song s lyrics
No, woman, no, woman no cry