Jun 272011
 

Near the end of Bob Marley‘s life when cancer had begun to take it’s course he wrote “Redemption Song.”  In a song that gives a glimpse into his dealing with mortality, he delivered one of the more widely covered acoustic spiritual ballads today. Some of the versions that ring true to the soul of the song include a haunting rendition by Johnny Cash & Joe Strummer and a live tribute by Lauryn Hill with Ziggy Marley. Continue reading »

May 112011
 

Bob Marley died 30 years ago today. Given how thoroughly Marley’s laid-back rhythms permeate music today, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. The reggae sound seems to creep into everything these days, from popular hip-hop to blog-friendly beach-pop to the soul revival. Continue reading »