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Friday, September 30, 2005

Marley's son returns reggae to roots : JR. GONG INTERVIEW



Associated Press

Being an icon's son isn't easy. Yet Damian Marley is doing just fine. The son of Bob is leading reggae back to its roots with his enthralling summer anthem, "Welcome To Jamrock," and new album.

The articulate, socially conscious artist known as "Jr. Gong" spoke to The Associated Press about the return of traditional reggae, gang violence, working with Alicia Keys and continuing his father's legacy.

AP: Since the "Welcome To Jamrock" single is so big, what do you expect from the album?

Marley: It can expose people to what we're speaking about and what the music stands for in a moral and lyrical sense. It's about what's going on in the world, not just my life.

AP: There has been a real return to traditional grassroots reggae. How do you feel about that?


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