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By Brian Foster
Arizona Daily Wildcat
April 13, 1998

Jammin


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Brian Foster
Arizona Daily Wildcat

Neon Prophet's Ali Dioum strums his bass guitar in classic Reggae fashion Saturday at the 5th annual Bob Marley Festival.


The 5th annual Bob Marley Festival transformed Kennedy Park Saturday and yesterday into an Amsterdam-esqe party filled with positive vibrations and lots of ganja smoke. In the spirit of Reggae's most well-known son, there was no entrance fee, but non-perishable food items and cash donations were gladly accepted. Bands from as far as Jamaica and Chicago came to the Old Pueblo to spread Marley's message of peace and unity. In addition to the jammin' tunes, food, drinks and crafts were also in abundance.

Brian Foster
Arizona Daily Wildcat

Even lizards ventured to Kennedy Park to enjoy the sunshine and plethora of bands.

 

Brian Foster
Arizona Daily Wildcat

Papa Ranger is no stranger to the Tucson community. He has been promoting Reggae music through his store on Sixth Street and his radio show on 92.1 KFMA for years. Papa provided music between acts for the festival.

 

Brian Foster
Arizona Daily Wildcat

All ages, races, genders and religions filled out the crowd to form a melting pot that would have made Marley proud.

 

 

 


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