Toots Hibbert: The Soul of Reggae the World Tried to Forget

History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture

Jul 09 2025 | 00:27:08

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Show Notes

Most people know Bob Marley. But few know the man who actually named reggae — and paid the price for it.Toots Hibbert, the son of preachers, sang gospel with ska, soul with sorrow, and joy through injustice. From jail cells to global tours, his music carried the heartbeat of Jamaica — long before the world decided who could speak for the island.

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