My father's music gives hope to people and also inspires them to break the bonds of injustice and to be positive in life. I've seen that everywhere I go, especially in poor countries and poor neighborhoods.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the power of music as a source of hope and inspiration in the face of injustice.
Ziggy Marley's quote highlights the influential role of his father's music in uplifting people's spirits and encouraging them to resist injustice. He observes that this impact is particularly profound in impoverished areas, where the music serves as a beacon of positivity and a catalyst for change in people's lives, demonstrating the universal and transformative nature of art.
In practice
In a speech at a community event, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of art in uplifting spirits.
I come to sing for the people, not for the government. God made the sunshine for everyone and made the moon for everyone. We have to follow his example so we have to play music for everyone too. We have a message, and in order for our message to reach the people, we have to play.
Record stores keep the human social contact alive it brings people together. Without the independent record stores the community breaks down with everyone sitting in front of their computers
I try to make my music interesting to me first, then hopefully other people will find it interesting, too.
The solution for mankind is of a spiritual nature. It is not a political or religious solution. It's the ability to love each other. That's the only solution I see.
I would look at a dog and when our eyes met, I realized that the dog and all creatures are my family. They're like you and me.
Reggae has a philosophy, you know? It's not just entertainment. There's an idea behind it, a way of life behind the music, which is a positive way of life, which is a progressive way of life for better people.
The idea of being a rock and roll musician sort of suited my talents and mentality. The freedom was great, but then I found out I wasn't free. I'd got boxed in...The whole Beatle thing is just beyond comprehension ... subconsciously I was crying for help.
Pop music often tells you everything is OK, while rock music tells you that it's not OK, but you can change it.
Bach takes you to a very quiet place within yourself, to the inner core, a place where you are calm and at peace.
One thing that sticks in my mind is that jazz means freedom and openness. It's a music that, although it developed out of the African American experience, speaks more about the human experience than the experience of a particular people.
When everything is together - the band, me, the audience, it's boss! It's just like magic.
It's not about battling the original artists when I record these songs, it's about paying tribute to them.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.