The Best of Lucky Dube

"...the others were merely brilliant. Dube was something else...Dube sets reggae standard...for lovers of the gentle, loping rhythms of reggae, this was the jackpot..."
- Michael St. John, Wisconsin State Journal

Compelling in his musicianship and intriguing in his lyrical content, Lucky's sonic daring to take his genre to new heights' never failed to amaze even the most ardent fans, whilst reigning in new devotees to his magic every day. His energetic band toured with him from continent to continent as South African musical ambassadors, and his live performances earned him fans and accolades wherever he went. performers. Motivated by first-hand experiences of apartheid's oppression in South Africa, and inspired by the controversial lyrics of Peter Tosh, a youthful Lucky Dube made the switch from traditional Zulu Mbaquanga music to reggae music. His first reggae album, 'Rasta Never Die' (1986), was banned from the radio by the then all-white South African government, Lucky is a freedom fighter in his own right. quarter million units of every album he releases. magnitude of this devastating loss. as a musician, father and colleague, lucky was one of the most charming, respected, selfless and dedicated people to ever have lived.

This long awaited compilation celebrates Lucky Dube and his music. A true legend through and through - Respect!