That the language of the poetry of Jamaican music is rastafarian or biblical language cannot simply be put down to the colonizer… — Linton Kwesi Johnson Copy Share Image
It was the vehicle that propelled me to international stardom. ("Harder They Come") I was known as a singer/songwriter before that, but… — Jimmy Cliff Copy Share Image
Basically, as a kid I grew up to a lot of good music, and part of my appreciation for music, from being… — Adrian Young Copy Share Image
I'm an artist. And I'm happy that I was there at the commencement of this music, this Jamaican music, to put my… — Jimmy Cliff Copy Share Image
Jamaican music can be aggressive, soulful, smooth and exciting all at once - just like hip-hop. At the same time, there's nothing… — Nas Copy Share Image
One good thing about music, when it hits-you feel no pain. ... My music fights against the system that teaches to live… — Bob Marley Copy Share Image
....the popular music of Jamaica, the music of the people, is an essentially experiential music, not merely in the sense that the… — Linton Kwesi Johnson Copy Share Image
If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. — Bob Marley Copy Share Image
