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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Amen-ide-ra and his woman Jora led four thousand desert tribesman in a successful revolt against a decadent, evil regime of Sheik lords. These two were essentially vagabonds of unusual wisdom. Their reign marked a golden era lost to historians. Eventually, Amen-ide-ra yielded to the call of...

Author: By Thomas M. Levenson, | Title: Dentists' Office Jazz | 11/20/1979 | See Source »

Harvard will add some new opponents to its schedule next year, dropping UMass and Boston University from the line-up while picking up three non-league contests, against Holy Cross and William & Mary at home, and against Army at West Point.

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Durst Named Football Captain; Horner Garners MVP Award | 11/20/1979 | See Source »

Marley and his fellow Rastafarians use the word "Babylon" to describe the modern, U.S.-influenced Jamaican society. The songs on this album emphasize a historical perspective of Marley's battle against Babylon. The album cover features a quote attributed to Marcus Garvey, the late Jamaican black leader: "A people without...

Author: By J. WYATT Emmerich, | Title: Reggae Revolution | 11/20/1979 | See Source »

The final song on side one, "Ambush," is Marley's reflection on an incident that occurred when he tolerated the Jamaican political system. Marley had agreed to stage a benefit concert for labor party leader, Michael Manley. Days before the concert, professional gunmen ambushed Marley and his friends, killing one...

Author: By J. WYATT Emmerich, | Title: Reggae Revolution | 11/20/1979 | See Source »

Marley's voice sounds sad, resigned. Violence works against everything he believes except his desire to end the brutal exploitation of his people.

Author: By J. WYATT Emmerich, | Title: Reggae Revolution | 11/20/1979 | See Source »

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