Fred Locks Shares Untold Stories About His Experiences In Rastafari and The Reggae Industry

Listen irie reasoning from reggae legend Fred Locks. Fred Locks is responsible for the reggae roots classic ‘Black Star Liner‘ released in 1976. The ‘Black Star Liner’ album includes True Rastaman, Sing-A-Long, Don’t Let Babylon Fool You , and the title track ‘Black Star Liner’ that is still a roots reggae anthem.

Dancehall Music Is Not Reggae Music" Pt.1

In this clip Fred Locks says that dancehall music is not reggae music. He also explains how Grammy’s categorization of all Jamaican music confuses people about the differences in the genre. 

Fred Locks goes on to explain how the militancy and virtue of reggae music has been lost with the modern generation of reggae artist.

In The 60's Rastafari Called Reggae 'Babylon Music" Pt.2

In this clip Fred Locks tells a story how Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer were called ‘commercial dreads’ by Rastafari elders.

Fred Locks goes on to speak about the disdain Rastafari elders had towards reggae during its inception. Fred Locks says Rastafari elders used to call reggae ‘Babylon Music’

Dennis Brown Is The Greatest Jamaican Singer Ever

In this clip Fred Locks explains why Dennis Brown is the greatest singer to come out of Jamaica.

Ancient Rastafari Lived In Caves and Bushes

In this clip Fred Locks explains why members of the Rastafari movement lived in caves and bushes instead of towns and cities.

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