AFRICA UNITE 2006
- SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION
Bob
Marley - The Man; Bob Marley, Marcus Garvey and the Pan-African
Revolution
(Presentation: Prof. Anthony Martin, Wellesley College) |
Identifying
Garveyite ideas in Bob's lyrics, Martin examined the historical
continuity from Marcus Garvey to Rastafari to Bob Marley.
He also examined explicit references to Garvey in Bob's
lyrics and interviews, etc. as he sees Bob's significant
Pan-African impact as a continuation of the work of Marcus
Garvey. To Martin, Garvey and Bob are two towering figures
who have bequeathed a great legacy to the Pan-African revolution
During the lunch session there was a presentation by the
West African Aids Foundation on the importance of protecting
ourselves from the AIDS Virus as well as the impact the
disease has had on Africa in general. The commentary from
the floor emphasized the need to have correct information
as there are so many myths and lies presently in circulation.
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(Professor
Tony Martin, Wellesley College) |
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