Jamaican artist, Prophecy, created a beautiful tribute to Lucky Dube, the beloved reggae artist who was gunned down in South Africa in October. The tribute song "Chance - A Tribute To Lucky Dube" and accompanying music video will be available for a limited time from the combined efforts of Jah Birth (the Kingston label that Prophecy is on) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)....
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International reggae star Lucky Dube was gunned down in South Africa in a carjacking attempt. The singer was shot three times shortly after dropping his children off at their uncle's home in Johannesburg. Police spokesman Eugene Opperman said five suspects were arrested Sunday, and will appear in court today. "They will be appearing at the magistrate court to face various charges which will be...
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South African Reggae star Lucky Dube was murdered during an apparent car jacking over the weekend, after dropping off two of his kids at his brother's House in Johannesburg. Five men were arrested Sunday and police obtained illegal guns and the car used during the crime. The gang will appear in court on Tuesday.Dube, who got his start in the Eighties singing against apartheid, recorded 20 alb...
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Article in the New York Times:http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/20/world/africa/20safrica.html?_r=1&hp&oref=sloginLucky Dube's website:http://luckydubemusic.com/Though I am not familiar with him nor his music, my heart goes out to his family.A good friend of mine was killed 10 years ago in a car jacking attempt and till this day I am still in shock on how he was killed.Please be safe..
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It's a very sad day for reggae music fans. Internationally acclaimed and beloved reggae singer Lucky Dube was gunned down in Johannesburg South Africa last night. Police are saying that the shooting resulted from a "botched carjacking" as he was dropping his teenage son and daughter off at a relative's home. Fortunately, his children were not harmed physically, but will traumatized from watc...
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I learned yesterday that Lucky Dube had been killed in a car jacking. Very sad. He was a brilliant and gifted musician. His music was very poignant and he will be missed by many. He was a legend. Since nobody that I can see has posted anything, I'll add this song. Seems appropriate.
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Article in the New York Times:http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/20/world/africa/20safrica.html?_r=1&hp&oref=sloginLucky Dube's website:http://luckydubemusic.com/Though I am not familiar with him nor his music, my heart goes out to his family.A good friend of mine was killed 10 years ago in a car jacking attempt and till this day I am still in shock on how he was killed.Please be safe..
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On "Slave," Lucky Dube, the highest selling LIVING reggae artist, for many a past year, delivers a highly affecting, earnest and emotive commentary on his personal battle with the bottle. Despite the opening commentary where Dube states "we are the slaves until Africa and Africans are free," (this concert was recorded before the fall of apartheid) this song was originally composed about one man...
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An old friend of mine, who I trust in matters of musical taste turned me on to the music of Lucky Dube. A South African singer and songwriter that started out playing traditional South African music, but switched over to reggae early in the 80's and has since put out 10+ albums of compelling, conscious roots reggae music.When I lived down in St.Thomas in the US Virgin Islands folks down there ...
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Jamaican artist, Prophecy, created a beautiful tribute to Lucky Dube, the beloved reggae artist who was gunned down in South Africa in October. The tribute song "Chance - A Tribute To Lucky Dube" and accompanying music video will be available for a limited time from the combined efforts of Jah Birth (the Kingston label that Prophecy is on) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)....
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As many moggers pay tribute to one legendary African artist, the late Miriam Makeba, I am reminded of another lost poet: Lucky Dube. Lucky was murdered by a carjacker in Johannesburg one year ago, in October 2007. [ReggaeInPeace] He is survived by a legacy of positive reggae music that continues to uplift people during hard times, all around the world. Enjoy these fine tunes and let the mus...
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South African Reggae star Lucky Dube was murdered during an apparent car jacking over the weekend, after dropping off two of his kids at his brother's House in Johannesburg. Five men were arrested Sunday and police obtained illegal guns and the car used during the crime. The gang will appear in court on Tuesday.Dube, who got his start in the Eighties singing against apartheid, recorded 20 alb...
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It's a very sad day for reggae music fans. Internationally acclaimed and beloved reggae singer Lucky Dube was gunned down in Johannesburg South Africa last night. Police are saying that the shooting resulted from a "botched carjacking" as he was dropping his teenage son and daughter off at a relative's home. Fortunately, his children were not harmed physically, but will traumatized from watc...
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An old friend of mine, who I trust in matters of musical taste turned me on to the music of Lucky Dube. A South African singer and songwriter that started out playing traditional South African music, but switched over to reggae early in the 80's and has since put out 10+ albums of compelling, conscious roots reggae music.When I lived down in St.Thomas in the US Virgin Islands folks down there ...
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| 2 The Other Side |
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| 3 Ding Ding Licky Licky Licky Bong |
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| 4 Cool Down |
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| 5 Family Ties |
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