Peter Tosh
There is a long history of the connection between music and politics, particularly political expression in music. Those that have watched SARAFINA, MISSISSIPPI BURNING, can attest how powerful music is in expressing grievances. The expressions in music can use anti-establishment or protest themes, including anti-war songs, anti-delivery of campaign promises, anti-theft of government resources etc. Unlike many other types of music, political music is not usually ambiguous, and is used to portray a specific political message.
Peter Tosh in his music, equal rights, he says “The truth has been branded, outlawed and made illegal. It is dangerous to have the truth in your possession. You can be found guilty and sentenced to death.” – Peter Tosh.
From the outset, music was political, as the work of Peter Tosh clearly attests. He trailblazing records set a precedent for the role of political protest in music. Certainly, some acts simply grooved on good times, but there were always active, socially conscious reggae musicians that used their music as a vehicle for a message.
Peter Tosh did what a small few could ever achieve. At his massive six foot three inches, his presence and image was enough to make people stop and listen.
Peter Tosh suffered for his crusading views, and took physical and emotional beatings for his works, but it only made him more determined. Even Tosh’s friends were inclined to describe him as big-headed, arrogant and eccentric – but was Tosh only trying to protect his integrity in a world awash with pretenders
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