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Marley song is gay anthem

The Gay community has reportedly been using one of the greatest songs of reggae icon Bob Marley to imply that the legend and his contemporaries would have accepted their lifestyle. “No Woman, no …
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R Kelly acquitted in child porn case

R. Kelly was acquitted of all charges on Friday 14 June after less than a day of deliberations in his child pornography trial, ending a six-year ordeal for the R&B superstar. A visibly stunned …
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R. Kelly’s defence team rests case

R. Kelly’s defence team have rested their case after two days of evidence. The defence offered no surprise witnesses or presented any new evidence, instead of relying on discrediting the …
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The rhythmic legacy of Joe Gibbs: Pioneering the reggae revolution

In the pantheon of reggae music, few names shine as brightly as Joe Gibbs. A visionary producer and sound engineer, Gibbs played a pivotal role in shaping the sound and direction of reggae music from …
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Lucky Dube: The legacy of a reggae legend

The tragic murder of Lucky Dube on 18 October 2007 sent shockwaves around the world, particularly within the reggae community and his home country of South Africa. Dube was not just a musician but a …
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Bob Marley: The reggae icon

Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, was an influential Jamaican singer-songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He helped bring reggae …
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On this day in 1977 500 members of the far-right National Front (NF) attempted to march from New Cross to Lewisham town centre, leading to violent clashes with counter-demonstrators and the police. The Battle of Lewisham, as it became known, marked the first time an NF march was prevented from reaching its destination and also saw the first deployment of riot shields by police on the UK mainland.
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On this day in 1926
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born.

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