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Peter Tosh 420
By Ryan Dobby
In addition to becoming a reggae icon, Peter Tosh was an outspoken advocate for equal rights,
social justice and cannabis legalization. The recent launch of Peter Tosh 420, a cannabis lifestyle
company, aims to grow his legacy by providing the world with quality cannabis products for
medicinal power, spiritual enlightenment and adult enjoyment.
PAGE 75 Readings for Reasoning
By Chuck Foster
Another installment of Chuck Foster’s expert book reviews to guide your reading queue. From
in-depth anecdotes about Bob Marley, to interviews with foundational Jamaican music makers,
to the dancehall art of Wilfrid Limonious, to a new Small Axe Guide about the dancehall era, to
No-Maddz lead singer Sheldon Shepherd’s first book of poetry, you’re sure to find a great read
to peak your interest and expand your mind.
PAGE 82 Where is the Genuine Respect for Reggae Culture?
By Dutty Bookman
The Reggae Revival is an arts-based movement that emerged out of Jamaica nearly half a decade ago.
So why do relatively few people really know what it’s about? Why has the media not covered visual,
performing, literary, culinary and spiritual artists with the same fervor with which they cover musical
artists? For the Reggae Revival movement to have maximum influence, we must unite in purpose and
focus more on respecting the culture that drives this great and impactful music called reggae.
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