NYU Examines Why Bob Marley Is Important

For the House of Marley, there is no question as to why Bob Marley is important. Through his music, Marley has inspired listeners everywhere to spread the love, promote unity and, in general, think about the world in a different way. And for students looking to learn more, New York University is offering a new course to teach why the last legacy of Bob Marley is important.

Taught by Vivien Goldman, Bob Marley’s trusted biographer, the class will focus on how Bob Marley shaped the post-colonial world of Jamaica and helped to cause change elsewhere in the world. The course guide offers a brief summarization as to why Bob Marley is important: “Often described as ‘a prophet,’ the pioneer Bob Marley transcended the genre he helped develop, Jamaican reggae, to become a musical and revolutionary leader of the 20th Century. On the way, the bi-racial Marley smashed restrictions of race and class imposed on his generation by the colonial system.”

Similarly themed classes are taught at the Berklee College of Music and Amherst College, but with the focus being mainly on the Marley musical legacy. Aiming to show why Bob Marley is important in the socio-political realm, the semester long class at NYU with Goldman will offer a unique and illuminating perspective on the cultural icon.

Bob Marley has certainly had a lasting impact on modern society, and the House of Marley strives to carry on his legacy. Through our over-ear headphones, on-ear headphones, in-ear headphones, and portable audio systems the impact of Marley’s music lives on. Anyone who’s felt one of his songs knows why Bob Marley is important.


One thought on “NYU Examines Why Bob Marley Is Important

  1. Bob Marley is one of my favorite musicians. He is philosophical in his music and his songs are really well written. Of his songs, I love ‘ One Love, Redemption song, No woman no cry & misty morning the most’. B_arley is a legend.

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