Bob Marley

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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From impoverished roots on an island struggling to leave behind its colonial past, Bob Marley emerged; creating music that spoke with a universality, and which was beloved by people all over the world. His love of music was the backbone of his life, and his commitment to the Rastafari faith shone a spotlight on its ideals. But how did Bob Marley go from Kingston’s most impoverished area, to becoming a global star? Why was his life so tragically cut short? And why does his music still inspire young musicians and activists today? This is a short history of Bob Marley. Written by Kate Harrison. With thanks to Richie Unterberger, a music journalist and author of Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Ultimate Illustrated History. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noisier.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:56.0	It's a balmy Sunday evening in the autumn of
1:08.0	and seven teenagers are walking through the
1:11.9	Trench Town District of Kingston, Jamaica. The houses are run down and outsiders write
1:18.1	the area off as a get-up. But for 18-year-old Nestor Mali and his friends, it's home. These
1:26.4	streets are alive with people hanging out and playing music.
1:29.3	But while the gang of teens jokes around, Nesta is quiet.
1:34.3	This is no ordinary evening.
1:36.3	Tonight could decide his future, all their futures.
1:48.1	They turn onto Brentford Road and head to a building he's passed many times before.
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