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It Was My Dad’s Idea That Music Is Supposed To Be More Than Simply About Entertainment And Making A Living, But About Being Of Service As An Integral Part Of The Consciousness Of The World. In Honor Of Him And Because It’s Right, I Use Music In That Light.

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It Was My Dad’s

Ziggy Marley

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It Was My Dad’s Idea That Music Is Supposed To Be More Than Simply About Entertainment And Making A Living, But About Being Of Service As An Integral Part Of The Consciousness Of The World. In Honor Of Him And Because It’s Right, I Use Music In That Light.

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