By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
The sounds of Jamaica came to Boston last weekend with the premiere of “One Love — A Reggae Cabaret,” a play that travels back to the days when roots reggae, not dancehall, was king — a time that saw the likes of Jacob Miller and Peter Tosh blazing the trail for contemporary stars such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man.
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By Talia Whyte
Bay State Banner
Each year, on Feb. 6, music fans around the world gather to celebrate the birthday, life and legacy of reggae legend and social critic Bob Marley. Now, fans can relive possibly the biggest Marley celebration of all time in the comfort of their own homes.
Director Stephanie Black’s film “Africa Unite: A Celebration of Bob Marley’s Vision,” recently released on DVD, documents the 2005 concert and commemorations to celebrate Marley’s 60th birthday, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and attended by over 300,000 people.
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