Reggae and social justice

 The key political inspiration of the Rasta movement lived and died a Catholic.  He pursued labour reforms and urban development... but he also lobbied the government for public libraries and opera houses.

Rasta opera would be awesome!

Ironically, most kids here in Jamaica listen to pop and hip-hop, totally ignorant that the collision of American rhythm and blues in the 20s with African and Caribbean music in Jamaica created Reggae and Ska, from which rap, hip-hop, pop, and even rock derive heavily. 

The tragedy is that the music that was used as the voice of the people to promote the dignity of the poor, equality and freedom from oppression and racism, and the condemnation of greed in favour of brotherhood... because now hip-hop in its most generalized expression  is basically marketing. 

But, as a great sage once said.  You can fool soma di people soma di time.  But you can't fool all di people all di time.  Keep on fighting for your rights :>