He Now Sings With The Ancients

The world's choir lost a powerful voice with the death of a reggae icon, Lucky Dube, in South Africa on Thursday. He was shot during a carjacking in Johannesburg, South Africa. His death leaves seven children, Bongi, Nonkululeko, Thokozani, Laura, Siyanda, Philani and three-month old Melokuhle fatherless and a world of devoted fans devastated.

If you aren't familiar with his music, a good place to start is with Rastas Never Die and Think About the Children. Over a 25 year career, he has many more albums to his credit.

Zulu Farewell - NIHAMBE KAHLE, Lucky.
English translation - GO WELL, Lucky.
Patois translation - WALK GOOD, Lucky.

No matter how you bid him farewell, please say a prayer for his widow, Zanele, and for his children.

Lift your voice, Lucky, and continue to spread your message of truth and love as you now sing with The Ancients. Walk good, Lucky, and may only good duppy falla backa yu!

Rootsman International Sound going mobile

Unable to find reliable box lifters for his massive sound system, Rootsman is converting a 16-foot Isuzu box truck into a mobile sound system. It will be one of the largest mobile sounds in Jamaica.

For bookings, in Jamaica, call 999-ROOT (999-7668).