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A
CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE & WORK OF
REGGAE ICON
JOSEPH HILL
"A Night of Strictly Culture"
Friday, September 8, 2006
PRESS REPORTS:
THE GLEANER:
Culture
songs sprinkle marathon tribute
published: Monday | September 11, 2006 Mel
Cooke, Freelance Writer
THE OBSERVER:
Remembering Joseph 'Culture' Hill - Herbie Miller - Monday, September 11, 2006
OTHER PRESS:
YARDFLEX.COM: Joseph
'Culture' Hill laid to rest - "I will only go if you put the gun
down" (Sierra Leone)
By: Claude Mills
Photos By: Carlington Wilmot
photo by Sista Irie - copyright 2006
Joseph
Hill
(January 22, 1949 - August 19, 2006)
A
brief biography (excerpted and paraphrased from Fast Lane International's
Website - full text here)
Culture Discography | Press
Praise
Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica and involved with music since early youth, Joseph Hill began his professional recording career in 1972 with the single “Behold the Land.” By 1976 Joseph and his cousin Albert Walker had formed a trio whose name evolved into Culture with the release of the mythic “Two Sevens Clash.” Joseph Hill performed solo under the name Culture and recorded several projects during the early eighties; he and Albert subsequently reunited and have since produced a long series of critically acclaimed recordings. In fact, Culture’s entire body of work (over 28 albums) can be recommended almost without exception. Noted albums such as “Nuff Crisis”, “Cumbolo,” and “Wings of a Dove” virtually define the “roots” genre.
Culture’s music, featuring the shining lead vocals of Joseph Hill, is solidly roots, perfectly executed and delivered with genuine emotional fervor. Joseph Hill’s devotion to the traditional Rastafarian values of purity, simplicity and justice is exemplified by Culture’s lyrical themes. Milo Miles, writing for The New York Times, named Culture as “the leading exponent of ‘conscious reggae’”. Hill’s message is clear and uplifting. His songwriting abilities are outstanding and music reviewers have lauded his achievements for two decades.
A more complete biography of Culture and Joseph Hill may also be found on the Culture website.
Words from George Michailow, Joseph Hill and Culture's agent:
As Joseph Hill and Culture’s agent for over 15 years, my life was greatly enriched by knowing this man. I marveled at his ability to connect with everyone and his openness and kind words to all he met. His music would sooth, inspire and motivate. I had the honor and pleasure of booking Culture concerts all over this planet and the feedback was always the same. “What a wonderful group. How pleasant to work with, How sweet and kind and respectful”
I saw the compassion in him and empathy that few people have. He walked his talk like no other Reggae Artist I have met. His understanding of the Human condition was keen and his righteous indignation with the follies of government and politicians would make his musical message all the more poignant.
Rest in Peace Joe in the arms of the Father of us all. You have gone to your well deserved reward
George Michailow - Fast Lane International
~ Joe was partricularly fond of this photo with Bob by Kate Simon:
The
following article from the Jamaica Gleaner contains some classic Joe Hill
quotes:
Culture
remains humble published: Saturday | September
13, 2003
My favorite: "Some sing music for the dollar. I sing music for the brother," he
said.
Photo: Jim Dooley, all rights
reserved.
Sista Irie spoke to Luciano this evening and he mentioned how
blessed he was to ride
just a few weeks ago from Birmingham to London with
Joseph.
They were able to spend three hours together making a very special
memory for Luciano.
Here is what he said:
"Right
now, we must keep the spirit alive. Joseph cyan die,
That is why
we must carry him
on in our hearts like the other great reggae icons
who have moved on.
Brother
Culture always remained true to the roots
and culture.
He will live on through
the love in our hearts."
~ Luciano
In
collaboration with Fast Lane International, Conscious Party is deeply
honored to share this tribute and guest book with the friends, family
and fans of the mighty Joseph Hill. His influence goes way beyond music.
Joseph was a supremely unique individual who brought the genius of
the Rastaman to the heights of international knowledge. His influence
was a title wave of inspiration to several generations of reggae fans.
Joseph is a shining star of strength and loving devotion that many
of us will continue to be guided by throughout our lives. Our love
is deeper than the solar system and wider than iternity. Let us never
forget that it is "love that shines brighter than the morning sun".
~ Sista Irie, Evan Reiffel and the Conscious Party Family, The
Conscious Party
A Few Favorite Memories of Joseph Hill by Sista Irie:
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My deepest condolances...I pray Jah
continue to strengthen and protect you in this time...bless...
~ Andrea Davis, Founder
of
International Reggae Day
JAH JAH SEE HIM A COME...
INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY FESTIVAL MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF OUR AMBASSADORS AND ONE OF REGGAE'S TRUE GIANTS...MR. JOSEPH HILL.
AN INNOVATIVE GENIUS, SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHER, FAMILYMAN AND GENTLEMAN, JOSEPH HILL EXEMPLIFIED THE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE WHICH HAS EARNED REGGAE MUSIC AND JAMAICA THE RESPECT OF THE WORLD.
JOSEPH HILL WAS AN ENDLESS SOURCE OF INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHT AND A KEEN COMMENTOR ON SOCIETY AS WELL AS AN AMBASSADOR NOT ONLY FOR HIS MUSIC BUT FOR HIS CULTURE.
A HUMBLY BRILLIANT SPIRIT WHOSE TIME WITH US WAS PRODUCTIVELY SPENT CREATING AN ARTISTIC LEGACY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
THE MUSIC OF CULTURE WILL ECHO IN THE ANNALS OF REGGAE HISTORY AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CATALOGUES CREATED AND HIS PRESENCE AS AN ARTISTE REMEMBERED FOR THE STYLE, ELEGANCE AND CLASS WHICH ALWAYS DISTINGUISHED JOSEPH HILL.
CONDOLANCES TO HIS WIFE AND PARTNER PAULINE HILL, THE FAMILY, BAND, FRIENDS AND FANS.
More Views of the Magnificent Mr. Joseph Hill from Lee Abel - All Rights reserved.
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Very sad . I am so shocked . Just sending you some pics from the Israel Tour in 1987 . Would love to forward a message to Pauline ...if you have a phone # or an e mail for the family. I produced the cd Good Things - Ras rec , and promoted his 2 visits in Israel : 1987 and 1996 One Heart
Guil
Guil Bonstein
Riddim Prod.
17 Vitkin St.
Ramat Asharon 47263 Israel
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The Jamaica Observer reports on the passing of Joseph Hill
The Jamaica Gleaner reports death of Reggae Icon Joseph Hill
West Indian Times reports Reggae Industry Loses Another Great Man
More Articles from a GOOGLE search:
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- Stephen Dalton at the Jazz Cafe The Times, UK - Aug. 28, 2006 With their London show on Thursday, Culture proved almost miraculously defiant in the face of adversity. Despite the unexpected death of their founder and frontman Joseph Hill last week, the Jamaican roots-reggae veterans have taken the bold decision to continue their European tour without breaking their stride. Their Jazz Café date was a euphoric celebration of Hill’s life-affirming musical legacy. |
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Hill, January 22, 1949 - August 19, 2006 The Times, UK - Aug. 24, 2006 JOSEPH HILL was one of the most talented of the Jamaican roots reggae singers who rode to international success in the late 1970s on the coat-tails — or perhaps one should say the dreadlocks — of Bob Marley. |
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icon Joseph Hill of Culture dies CBC News, Canada - Joseph Hill, the lead singer for the seminal Jamaican roots reggae group Culture and a man once hailed as a "founding fathers of black consciousness," has died ... |
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vocalist and songwriter Joseph Hill dies at 57 Malaysia Star, Malaysia - KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) _ Joseph Hill, lead vocalist and songwriter for the traditional "roots'' reggae group Culture, died Saturday. He was 57. ... |
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Singer Joseph Hill Dies Aversion - The singer, who was on tour with his long-running reggae outfit, succumbed to an unknown illness while on tour with his band in Berlin. ... |
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LEADER DEAD AT 57 Contactmusic.com, UK - Reggae star JOSEPH HILL has died in Berlin, Germany during his group CULTURE's European tour. He was 57. The cause of the singer ... |
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Star Joseph Hill dies in Germany United Press International - BERLIN, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Jamaican reggae star Joseph Hill has died in Berlin -- midway through the European tour of his roots reggae band, Culture. ... |
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singer Joseph Hill dies MP3.com - At a tour stop in Berlin, 57-year-old reggae veteran suddenly fell ill and collapsed outside his tour bus. Joseph Hill, the lead ... |
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Hill lead singer of the remarkable world renowned Reggae ... SKNVibes.com, St. Kitts and Nevis - The Reggae world has lost yet another icon. Joseph Hill lead singer of the remarkable world renowned Reggae group "Culture" has died. He was 57. ... |
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Leader Dies Pollstar - Joseph Hill, lead singer and songwriter of Jamaican reggae group Culture, died in Berlin August 19 of unknown causes. According ... |
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the keeper of Zion's Gate Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Joseph Hill of Culture performing at Reggae Sunsplash 2006. He won a new generation of fans in the late '90s. - Ian Allen/Staff Photographer. ... |
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MUSICAL ICON DIES TropicalFete.com, NY - Caribbean - File Photo: Tropicalfete.com's Arturo Valentino with Legend Joseph Hill from the group Culture, December 2004, just moments before his performance ... |
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Hill, 57, Dies; Led Reggae Group New York Times, United States - By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 20 — Joseph Hill, lead vocalist and songwriter for the roots-reggae group Culture, died on Saturday. ... |
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Leader Joseph Hill Dies In Berlin Billboard, NY - Joseph Hill, lead vocalist and songwriter for traditional roots reggae group Culture, died Saturday. He was 57. Hill abruptly fell ... |
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Star Joseph Hill dies in Germany North Korea Times, North Korea - Jamaican reggae star Joseph Hill has died in Berlin -- midway through the European tour of his roots reggae band, Culture. Hill's ... |
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vocalist and songwriter Joseph Hill dies at 57 Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - KINGSTON, Jamaica--Joseph Hill, lead vocalist and songwriter for the traditional ``roots'' reggae group Culture, has died. He was 57. ... |
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A Book of Tributes to Joseph "Culture" Hill The posts below are from the friends, fans and extended family of Joseph Hill Please SHOW RESPECT The
LOVE & RESPECT SHOWN JOSEPH HILL IS A TESTAMENT TO HIS LIFE
AND WORKS
From: "Sir T One" <olivier.verleye@gmail.com> From: "Lwazi Mgulwa" <lwazi@aserveqt.co.za> TRIBUTE:
From: "Lungile Mopeli" <lmopeli@umbonocapital.co.za> From: "Xcy Rathaba" <xcy@tosa-cdc.co.za> From: RANKS88@aol.com Subject: Bless You Joseph From: "ThabangM Machobane" I met culture when he was on his first tour in my country sierra leone , as i was very fortunate to be working as a waiter in the hotel that they were staying "Cotten Club* i had the oppurtunity to be specially asign to him for his serviceses . I remember him the first night they arrive , i took fresh pinapple to him on a plate and a fork an knife as a welcome , he just took the slice of pinapple with his hand and wave the cuttlaries away, he is that type of a man a very down to earth man , i was also lucky to eat all of his reminant food he left on his plate one day and that is how i got to know he likes to eat a lot of hot pepper.May HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE, From: Kamaramusu@aol.com Subject: hills is alife Subject: Hello from Dominica From: "Njabulo Ndlovu" Subject: joseph hil culture and culture Subject: RIP Subject:
greetings from rasta far i in ghana, We miss you in fresh but your educative and soothing messages shall be fill the airspace of Kasama town Zambia. Dr Felix Silwimba Tu nous manque déjà.... heureusement il
reste tellement encore à écouter... Je pense aussi à tes
musiciens... c'était formidable. On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:02 PM, W L wrote: On Oct 5, 2006, at 2:24 PM, otterson maduako wrote: From: "mohsen salama" <echopdx@hotmail.com> On Oct 4, 2006, at 6:23 PM, najib assehmoud wrote: Ô Idrens
of The Most High, another MessenJah we left, at least his From: Kamaramusu@aol.com From: Divina
Regalla <divinaregalla@sbcglobal.net> From: "ThabangM Machobane" <ThabangM@sedibeng.gov.za> From: <kimloice@xtra.co.nz> September 29, 2006 may his soul rest in peace amen. Joseph Hill, a.k.a. "Culture". I get my inspiration from his music titled "rally" from the album "International Herb". Culture is my favourite reggae artist, culture maybe dead in the physical, but his works are forever, culture lives on, Jah.... Rastafarai. World peace. Ireyefoju Gabrie <gabeo4real@yahoo.com> Delta, 2341 Nigeria - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 07:44:57 (EDT) though gone, i believe your soul is resting in peace that has no end. your songs taught me how to love and praise Jah. your music will forever remind me of the great warior and a distinguished icon YOU WERE.we loved you and we'll always love you. your music will never die. bye PROPHET JOSEPH HILL. Dan Aguvasu <asuomo2002@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 06:37:20 (EDT) I CRIED TODAY; NOT BECAUSE MR HILL IS GONE FROM THIS WORLD, BUT FOR THE FACT THAT HE CAME TO MINNESOTA AND LEFT WITHOUTME SEEING HIM. MY ONE CHANCE OF SEEING THIS LEGEND; MY HERO LOST. HOW I WISH HEAVEN WOULD HAVE GRANTED ME ANOTHER CHANCE. BUT DESPITE THE EMPTINESS IN ME, I CANNOT SUCCUMB TO REGRET; FOR I KNOW THAT THROUGH HIS MIGHTY LYRICS, AS THE RYTHMS FILL THE AIR, HE SHALL FOREVER REMAIN EMBEDDED IN MY IMAGINATION, GOD BE MY WITNESS. REST IN PEACE OH MIGHTY ONE. Lameck <Gaki_nkonye@hotmail.com> Burnsville, MN USA - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 05:04:15 (EDT) you adviced me like my father HILL,your teachings i willever treasure.take heart hills family and also hills band robin,nelson,albert,stephen and all the the rest.hills mission came to accomplish. i will miss you rasta. Mwenda Titus <mwndtts@yahoo.com> meru, kenya - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 04:39:28 (EDT) was and will alwaiz be.josephills was an inspirational father to all of us .well miss you big.may the good lord rest your soul in eternal happiness till we meet again. duncan ngige chengecha <gugs06@yahoo.com> nairobi, kenya - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 01:49:01 (EDT) I looked to the hills, I looked to the trees... the flowers were not the same The river flowed still, but the song was gone Then I looked to the heavens, it seemed the doors had closed so, I looked some more, still I could not find you I listened... silence, I listened once more Then I heard the echo, the echo of your life I looked again to the hills, and the trees I looked at the flowers, it was spring The blossoms beckoned I leaned closer, and in the veins of the flowers I saw you So I looked to the heavens, The doors had not shut afterall As I looked at the trees, yet again, Swift as the wind, I saw you move I heard the trees clap with joy Joseph Hill lives on! Wanjiru wa Njathi <chagridamour@yahoo.com> Kenya - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 23:39:56 (EDT) Joseph Hill is dead but his words still remain unforgetable semoms that still advice todays generation EDEM QUAYE <edemquaye@yahoo.com> KETA, GHANA - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 16:17:14 (EDT) may uncle joe lives forever glen pittsburgh, pa america - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 14:40:42 (EDT) My tribute to God Father Joseph hill, he was an inspirational to me in various ways, and I thank God I had the opportunity to hang with him few times in chicago, I have nothing but love for him, his son Kanyata, daughter Afrie Hill, wife Mrs. Hill and the entire band. Much respect to brother Joe as I called him and may he rest in perfect peace with his majesty Jah, I will remember you for the rest of my life through your music and words of wisdom.. Daniel O. Harrison <powersman1@yahoo.com> Chicago, IL 60640 - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 13:07:13 (EDT) Cultural rasta reggae music has unbelievably lost a reggae giant. It's like no words can express this loss. I grew up listening to Joseph Hill and Culture, and they've been a great inspiration. The scary thing is, we're losing our concious reggae artists, from that militant 70's era, when the music was real, and there is no one to fill their shoes. May Joseph Hill now rest in peace, his work is done. I will always be listening to him and Culture, till the day I join his majesty. And if you really get paid according to the good work you do in life, then Joseph has a big pay day coming. Thanks – Vincent Antonellis Vincent Antonellis <vincent.a@sympatico.ca> Mississauga, ON Canada - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 12:37:15 (EDT) MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MR. JOSEPH HILL. I GREW UP IN ST. THOMAS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS LISTENING TO THIS GREAT REGGAE MUSICIAN , WHO GAVE ME THE WILL AND INSPIRARTION TO GO ON WITH MY DRAEMS OF BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER ( NATIONAL FOOTBAL LEAGUE AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL ) IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEDGE OF HEARING AND ALSO SEEING THIS GREAT REGGAE ICON IN PERSON AT A CONCERT WHERE I WAS TOTALY BLOWN AWAY BY THIS MAN'S MUSICAL TALENT. IT IS TRULY A GREAT LOSS BUT REST ON MR.HILL YOUR WORK IS DONE . IT WAS A PLEASURE BEING A STUDENT OF YOUR TEACHINGS .YOU REALLY GAVE ME A SOUND EDUCATION OF LIFE IN JAMAICA SO I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE YEARS OF GREAT REGGAE MUSIC THAT YOU GAVE US AND FOR THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. JEFF FAULKNER <LUVGEGA@YAHOO.COM> DAVIE, FL UNITED STATES - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 08:23:45 (EDT) GREETINGS IN DE NAME OF HIS MAJESTY.I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE BAD NEWS OF THE LEGEND BUT I AM NOT WORRIED BECOUSE HIS MUSIC AND HIS WORDS UPLIFTED MANY PEOPLE.REST IN PEACE MR HILL. nonkwelo vusumzi <nonkwelo@yahoo.com> africa, SA SOUTH AFRICA - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 06:20:51 (EDT) Joseph never died, he is with us always, his songs gave me peace, strenght and the will to go on in life. He was a peace and upliftment ambassador. I live through his songs they were like my looking-glass-mirror, and no one can deny he is truly a prophet, and what he said 28 years up till this date has come to pass. May his soul rest in peace, cause Joseph "Culture" Hill was truly one rare Gem. God must have spend a little more time on you Culture miss you always. Carlene Harrison <jayremone@yahoo.com> Kingston, Jamaica - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 22:47:06 (EDT) a voice that touched the soul of all who heard it and still hears it. i remember seeing him at WOMAD festival, Reading, last year and the man emanated the joy and the message that was in his heart and for a brief slot of time his spirit soared with all who were present. rest in peace my friend. Dom <deathlocks@hotmail.com> matlock, england - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 12:00:05 (EDT) Joseph never die.......... rakos I <rasrakos@op.pl> Grodzisk Maz., Poland - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 09:32:55 (EDT) The GOOD that men do LIVES forever. Joseph was a true rastaman who touched my heart and many people who listened to his words of wisdom.I did not have the opportunity to meet him in concert but when I listen to his words I feel his presence, His words pierces to the heart. I am listening to his song "Never Give Up" while I write this tribute. Joseph cannot be replaced. He's an inspiration, a stalwart defender of the defenseless and a TRUE AFRICAN. May the almighty BLESS his soul. Kojo Ampiah-Davis <rastakojo@yahoo.com> Salt Lake City , UT USA - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 08:42:48 (EDT) i saw mr hill and his band in 2005 in abidjan (cote d'ivoire).they played for two concerts i've been so happy and i was looking forward to see them again but he's gone i'm sad. i pray good for him and tell him that we'll not forget him ,he has done corectly the work good intrusted to him.think to those who organise this tribute. yao barth <yaobarth1@yahoo.fr> abidjan, cote-d'ivoire cote-d'ivoire - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 08:12:29 (EDT) a legend in his own right,remembered him so well from various of his shows l attended,including Zimbabwe Reggae Sunplash,a massive perfomer,he gave it all.He was a reggae contender,no pretender. l salute thee.To the remaining members,let the beat drumming. peace and love tich mafokosho <tm003p1432@blueyonder.co.uk> middlesex, uk - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 07:33:07 (EDT) Iam bereft because I will never be able to shake joseph hand to say thankyou.I would like to play `chiney man`v.loud around all of the worlds trouble spots.Joseph has taught me that you can love somebody who you`ve never met-I never met him yet I`ve loved him for 30 years.peace and loveto family tonyreed <mcreedy2@hotmail.co.uk> chesterfield, derbyshire england - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 06:20:12 (EDT) NO WORDS.THE WORLD LOST ANOTHER PROPHET.JOSEPH TAUGHT US A LOT,FROM OUR RIGHTS,JUSTICE,FREEDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS.MAY JAH,THE MOST HIGH GOD HELP PRESERVE THE GROUP.KENYATTA,NAMED AFTER MY COUNTRYS FIRST AND THE FOUNIDING PRESIDENT,DONT LET THE WORK OF YOUR DADDY VANISH-PLEASE. JAH RASTAFARI GOD BLESS JAMAICA,GOD BLESS KENYA,GOD BLESS AFRICA.PEACE. john mbaya <mbayajohn2000@yahoo.com> nairobi, nairobi KENYA - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 03:27:56 (EDT) Thank you for everything Mr. Joseph Hill. Your music is an inspiration and your message will live on. Joel Beebe <hehuo@yahoo.com> Lansing, MI U.S.A. - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 21:04:21 (EDT) Jah bless his soul, for he has inspired so many people with beautiful lyrics and a powerful voice!!! (Anouk): I grew up in a world of music all kinds of music but specially reggae roots and Culture has always had an amazing effect on me... it made me smile, a wide smile a true smile something that i earned from listening the masters of reggae and to smile is powerful a smile truly reflects how amazing a person can be i've never had the chance to see joe hill in person but i imagine that he was alays smiling my respects to him. As i heard the news i was visiting my family in Munich germany i could not believe that we lost one of the most powerful music revolutionairs a freedom fighter who's purpose was to spread this message: love your brothers and sisters no matter religion, race, lifestyles for we are all equal. Whenever i hear Culture it always reminds of my childhood trips to the caribbean beach and my awesome trip to Jamaica my mom and i always singing the tunes of love, freedom and happiness MAY JAH BLESS HIS SOUL AND PLEASE SEND GREETINGS TO BOB, TOSH, JACOB MILLER AND SO MANY MORE!!!! WE LOVE YOU RASTAMAN Anouk & Barbara <barbarellafella@yahoo.com> San Jose, Costa Rica - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 20:51:54 (EDT) the world have lost one of his greatest messenger joseph hill rexroy meikle <rxmeik@verizon.net> brooklyn, ny 11236 - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 19:26:02 (EDT) Greetinx Mr.Joseph Hill! I cant believe that u past away!U bring me so much positive vibes in the last 15 years!Thanx 4 all! Maybe u will meet the other great reggae artist who died,too. Maybe we can meet us in the future again! We see us in a better world. Thanx.... Makko.B.! Marco DORTMUND, Jerksmany - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 19:24:18 (EDT) THE YEAR WAS EITHER 1975 OR 1976 AND I WAS A YOUNG TEENAGER TRYING TO FIND MYSELF AND PURP0SE FOR BEING HERE INTHIS TRADITION. MY NEXT DOOR BRETHEREN IN THE GET-HOE WAS PLAYING MUSIC FROM HIS TAPE RECORDER. EMENATING FROM ITS SPEAKERS WAS A SOUND LIKE NONE OTHER THAT I HAD HEARD BEFORE. IT WAS THE VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL CULTURE DON Mr JOSEPH HILL. I HAVE SEEN THE WAYS OF RASTA EVER SINCE. KEEP BLAZING THE INTERNATIONAL HERB MY BREDDA OR DOG A GO NYAM DOG IN THE CITY. IRE ITES RICHARD "BIGBIRD" DICKSON <JUMBIEBIRD@YAHOO.COM> NEW YORK, NY U.S.A - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 18:16:33 (EDT) i felt the death inside me,he is gone!,he is gone!!,he is finally gone!!!,who will be bold enough to carry the message?JAH IS OUR LIGHT. appiah francis <mrappiah06@yahoo.com> abidjan, cote d'ivoure - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 15:55:25 (EDT) Hill was a gtreat man, i vove listening to culture's music i hope i will miss roots reggae.i hope that the group culture wil continue to grow and that roots reggae will not stop here. May his soul rest in peace perkinsbvutula <perkinsbvutula@yahoo.co.uk> blantyre, malawi - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 09:14:34 (EDT) Thank you Mr Joseph Hill...Rastafarai Julien Vallerent <julien.vallerent@wanadoo.fr> - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 07:33:14 (EDT) HE WAS A MAN OF THE PAST LIVIN IN DA PRESENT AND STEPPIN INTO THE FUTURE Ras TAKALANI JOZI, SOUTH AFRICA - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 04:45:52 (EDT) ITS WITH DEEP SORROW TO RECEIVE THIS NEWS OF HILL'S DEPARTURE TO GLORY, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DEDICATE TO THE REMAINING CULTURE CROUP THIS SONG OF MIGTY IDENTITY THAT LIFE IS JUST A TRIP EVEN DEATH HAS A REASON, MAY HILL'S BODY REST IN PEACE AND MAY HE PASS MY REGARDS TO- BOB, TOSH AND THE REST. THIS MSG GOES TO YOUR CHILDREN KENYATTA, ANDREA ALL JAMAICANS AND THE WHOLE WORLD SINCE ITS A VERY BIG LOSS TO THE WHOLE WORLD AND EXPECIALLY REGGAE FUNS. GOOD BY CULTURE GROUP AND FOR HILL REST IN PEACE WAIT 4 US MY CELL PHONE 254722234879. WE ARE TOGETHER IN THIS TIMES OF SORROW... VICTOR OTIENO OCHOL <ocholvictor@yahoo.com> Nairobi., NAIROBI,KENYA. kenya - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 04:18:56 (EDT) HE WAS A MAN OF THE PAST LIVIN IN DA PRESENT AND STEPPIN INTO THE FUTURE Ras TAKALANI JOZI, SOUTH AFRICA - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 04:11:59 (EDT) the news of the passing on of our brother joseph hill left me cold to the bone. the poor black people of the world have lost the true son of the soil. our condolensces to pauline, kenyatta and culture. may his soul rest in peace. sellonyana <smatuba@samsa,org.za> cape town, western cape south africa - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 22:23:10 (EDT) thanks mr joseph for all the good vibes you gave to us during your life with your band.have a good vibes in ZION....We 'll never forget tour riddim and your positivity.Music is the most high and you are in her arms now....jah love laurent <dagoba04@yahoo.fr> digne, france - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 16:04:00 (EDT) ds lasalut vraiment nous savons que maintenant lqui pouvaient nous defendre lutte contre le sy,afrique commence a perdre des grands tres serieu et teme de voleur et de bandit qui nous font rever et qui ne veulent ps la reussite de notre afrique et la paix du monde entier,toput en sachant que la paix n,existe pas.joseph hill etait un grand un mystic man un homme de valeur et defenseur ds afriacain et du monde.jah bless all the black and jah soon. koblan koffi philippe <ezouk_b@yahoo.fr> bko, bko mali - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:57:07 (EDT) We will always remember you through a song. My dream to see performing here in South Africa......., but there is nothing we can do when Jah has decided otherwise. REST IN PEACE, WHEREVER YOU ARE KEEP THE REGGAE BEAT BEATING Pule Molefe <s22159402@tuks.co.za> Pretoria, South africa - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 14:53:06 (EDT) I just want to say that from the very beggining of listning to Joseph Hill on the album cumbolo,I felt that this was a great man for his good values he would always be singing about.I was imedeiatly a culture fan.And I will always remember and listen to him with with a great reverance for the positive and true message that we so need in this world.Peace to you Joseph Hill and thank you for such good music.One love brother.InI jah rastafari in this time. travis cruise <cruiseinned@ecomail.org> nederland, co usa - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 14:02:03 (EDT) He was and still is a strong voice in the stuggle for justice.For reggae music he was a formidable spiritual and worthy ambassador.Joseph Hill improves any body who listens to him.He will be greatly missed in the ever more turbelent world onunaiju charles <onunaiju2005@yahoo.com> abuja , abuja nigeria - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 10:02:23 (EDT) JAH PEOPLE! WE ARE UNDER HEAVY BARDEN, BUT JAH JAH KNOWS IT ALL, RASTAMAN, RIP UP THERE AROUND JEHOVAH'S THRONE-WE ARE ON OUR WAY! "ANITA CONTINUA"-WE WILL NEVER LEAVE THE WEST UNTIL THE VICTORY (YOU INITIATED)IS WON."THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES" Thabelo Nethanani (Rs) <thabelo.nethanani@palabora.co.za> Johannesburg, SA SOUTH AFRICA - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 09:41:55 (EDT) HOW I WISH THE DEATH OF JOSEPH THE LIVING RASTA PROPHET FOR THE AFRIKAANS WILL BRING UNITY, PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR THE ORDINARY BLACK MAN. WE HEARD ALL BOB MARLEY SAID IN HIS MESSAGE BUT STILL THE BLACK REMAIN IN DIVISION WITH HIS BROTHER, HATRED AND WICKNESS SHOWN TO US BY OUR RULERS WHO ENJOY DICTATOR IN THE LAND OF RASTAMAN. I WISH TO USE THIS VERY OCCASION TO CALL ALL MY AFRICAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS SCATTERED ALL OVER THE WORLD FROM THE ROOT OF OUR FOREFATHERS: RASTAMAN WHO LIVED IN THE DESERT ACROSS ETHIOPIA AND TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD WHERE THE BLACK MAN EXIST TO REMAIN IN LOVE AND SPEAK CONTINOUSLY FOR JUSTICE FOR THE ORDINARY BLACK MAN ALL OVER THE WORLD AND TO THE OTHER MANKIND. I MISS YOU JOSEPH BUT YOU WILL REMIN ALIVE IN MY SPIRIT TILL THE LAST BREATHING OF MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU EVEN IN DEATH, YOU REMAIN MY ENDLESS BROTHER. I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY HOME TOWN DOWN TO THE BIAFRAN TERRITORY OF OWERRI IN IMO STATE. REST IN PERFECT PEACE BROTHER JOSEPH. ABUCHI CHIMEZIE (a.k.a SKIN PAIN) <w_lns2@yahoo.fr> y, September 21, 2006 at 07:38:56 (EDT) hill you live by your voice. whaimgee <we do not miss for you are still present in our dailly life,yeh you reelly live by our side bcos your voice is still the same and your messages too.live always in peace HILL on this new hill. > abidjan, cote d'ivoire cote d'ivoire - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 07:38:29 (EDT) we miss u man god be with u komoro <mkomoro@africaonline.co.ke> momobasa, kenya - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 04:49:04 (EDT) Greetings in the NAME of Haile Sellassie I. Though Brother Joe is absent in the flesh, I am refreshed by father Joe's continual hatred for evil, absent or present in the flesh. The Most High Haile Sellasie will never leave us nor forsake us even to see us decay, he will not do it. More thanks Clement. Clement Molale <clementm@statssa.gov.za> Mafikeng, NW South Africa - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 04:35:03 (EDT) Hi my frends!!!!!!!! Sir Torrior (SACRED) <Torrior777@yandex.ru> Gorno-Altaysk, - Russia - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 04:22:30 (EDT) I LOVED JOSEPH HILL THE CULTURE LEADER SO MUCH THAT I WILL MISS HIM BUT STILL LISTEN TO HIS LOVED MUSIC FOREVER MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WYSON LIPENGA <wylipenga2@yahoo.com> LILONGWE, MALAWI - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 04:14:44 (EDT) Kenyatta take care of your fathers'treasures. Jahny Mabote <mabotejj@webmail.co.za> Winburg, FS South Africa - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 03:39:41 (EDT) Maximum Respect to the one and only Joseph Hill!!! Lets pray for a real rasta and youth guider to be rest in peace for ever!!!! Blessings n love!~!! Reggae GR <reggae.gr@gmail.com> - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 02:06:06 (EDT) jah bless u micheal johnson <micheal johnson @ hot mail> - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 20:37:59 (EDT) first,all my rispect condeleance to the HILLS FAMILY,The soul of the grate Honarable mr Joe Hill rest in peace,as he said (the slice of the mounthing zion for HIM)i use to see the groupe in europe FRANCE,and i realy overstand the preache of the greate voice(joe Hill)and i use to advice my self and learn more....thanks and hold on thight rastafari blessed.wee are still with you!!! ras pablo <djvics@wanadoo.fr> accra-somanya, ghana - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 18:27:25 (EDT) I saw Joseph in the early autumn of 1997 at a place called Opus 40. This is a mystical place in Saugerties, NY. http://www.opus40.org/ The place has deep meaning to anyone who goes there. This was the last reggae concert I ever saw. After a great one, you simply don't need another. Jah Guide. Not good-bye brother because I will see in His Majesty's Kingdom one day. Peter - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 18:24:49 (EDT) differentes informations sur la creation du groupe culture yigo marcel <yigocel@yahoo.fr> ouagadougou, burkina-faso - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 17:53:11 (EDT) Greating all in the name of the Most High Jah Rasta Far High, I give thanks and praise to Jah Almighty for I know his soul is in rest in a place we all are awaiting to go for this life we all live is nothing but a journey to a higher place. I thank the lord for giving the world a chance to listen and learn from Joseph hill for truly he was a man of wisdom, I pray that more such as he arise and burn with a passion of serving The almighty such as se. Jah Bless Peter Kabbs <kevinkabbs@hotmail.com> Irving, TX United States - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 17:28:42 (EDT) Joseph Hill,Am a kenyan.As a True Field Marshal of The Jah Army,your name and Lifetime efforts,teachings,and Big time achievements will forever be synonymous with the struggle from humble beginings to the summit of success,You came to kenya,coz we loved ur music and you too,But GOD Loved you even more...God Bless you and Give you Eternal Peace, Jah Guide and Protect.I will miss you Martin Chengechah <bt_root@yahoo.co.uk> Reading, Berks UK - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 16:15:59 (EDT) Joseph Hill,Am a kenyan.As a True Field Marshal of The Jah Army,your name and Lifetime efforts,teachings,and Big time achievements will forever be synonymous with the struggle from humble beginings to the summit of success,You came to kenya,coz we loved ur music and you too,But GOD Loved you even more...God Bless you and Give you Eternal Peace, Jah Guide and Protect. Martin Chengechah <bt_root@yahoo.co.uk> Reading, Berks UK - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 15:59:12 (EDT) On behalf of my family from Above Rocks, St. Catherine, condolences to the Hill Family. My mother only dance when she hears Culture's music. He was an inspiration to everyone....I read the tributes daily from Africa and it's truly heart-warming to see how much he is loved everywhere, especially in MOTHER AFRICA. I know he's singing and dancing with Peter, Bob, Dennis, Garvey, my father, Joseph Durrant, and all the other artists who were waiting for him. Natty neva get weary yet! The Durrant Family <durrabm@aol.com> St. Catherine, Jamaica - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 15:38:18 (EDT) we lost our one of the legend icon in reggae music, we will always remember him. by the name o f our jah helly cellus. Edwin tabang manyama <ed.manyama.webmail.co.za> tzaneen, sa south africa - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 12:26:42 (EDT) we lost our one of the legend icon in reggae music, we will always remember him. by the name o f our jah helly cellus. Edwin tabang manyama <ed.manyama.webmail.co.za> tzaneen, sa south africa - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 12:24:34 (EDT) Joseph Hills was spiritual man Victor Owusu Sekyere <ow_sekyere@yahoo.co.uk> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 12:21:33 (EDT) GOOD BYE JOE, ALTHOUGH YOU'VE LEFT US IN SOLITUDE WE WHO ALWAYS LISTENED TO YOUR TUNES FOR SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE.THE ONLY CONSOLING THING IS THAT YOU'VE LEFT BEHIND YOUR TEACHINGS IN FORM OF INSPIRITIONAL MUSIC.MEET YOU ON MOUNT ZION! Wambugu Martin <wammart2@yahoo.com> Mombasa, Kenya - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 11:22:34 (EDT) Lookin' a video concert of the dear Joseph I cant believe that I cant see his person alive again like some years ago in Florence, Italy. He got me her hand... For people like J I love reggae music and black people... He will stay always in my heart. From Italy with love and peace, Bruno Bruno <brunosart@infinito.it> sassari, italy sardinia - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 10:54:26 (EDT) Lookin' a video concert of the dear Joseph I cant believe that I cant see his person alive again like some years ago in Florence, Italy. He got me her hand... For people like J I love reggae music and black people... He will stay always in my heart. From Italy with love and peace, Bruno Bruno <brunosart@infinito.it> sassari, italy sardinia - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 10:51:35 (EDT) Lookin' a video concert of the dear Joseph I cant believe that I cant see his person alive again like some years ago in Florence, Italy. He got me her hand... For people like J I love reggae music and black people... He will stay always in my heart. From Italy with love and peace, Bruno Bruno <brunosart@infinito.it> sassari, italy sardinia - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 10:51:10 (EDT) peace jah people, receive greetings from yhe most high, joseph RIP,may ur soul rest in itanerl peace pilato <safarialex06@hotmail.com> +254, nairobi kenya - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 08:54:47 (EDT) the raggae fratenity has lost once again one of the founders of raggae music.we mourn in sorrow together with the Hills farmily.may his soul rest in internal peace we are going to miss you jah carssons casper garapo <caspergarapo2000> harare, zimbabwe - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 08:26:51 (EDT) I pray for God's perfect light on the Reggae Star, We the Sierra Leoneans both home and abroad, left the sudden death of you, we loved you but God love you most. Rest in God's loving Hands untill we shall all meet in the Marriage Supper. I on behalf of my entire family, extend our heart felt symphaty to his family and the rest of the CULTURE GROUP. Joseph F.M.Sankoh <ngoaria@yahoo.co.uk> Dakar, W/A Senegal - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 07:52:12 (EDT) Thanks and praises to the almighty JAH for blessing all of mankind with your PROPHET JOSEPH HILL.He tried,and tried ,and he tried to make ALL people understand that through PEACE AND LOVE shown to others and ourselves that we will All be welcome at ZION GATE to share in your kingdom...RIP PRINCE OF ZION RIP!!!!!! cjw - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 07:00:54 (EDT) JAH BLESS THE WORK OF THY HAND RASTAMAN JOSEPH HILLS.IN YOUR CONCIOUS MUSIC U INSPIRED I EN I EN TO ALL MAN TO BE GOOD.IN THY BABYLONS LAND UR SUCH A FIRE BURNER EN TO DEM WICKED U TAUGHT A LESSON.REST IN PEACE BIG BROTHER. JAMES SHAKE <CLICKJAMESHAKE@YAHOO.CO.UK> Mombasa, COAST KENYA - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 04:36:07 (EDT) JAH BLESS THE WORK OF THY HAND RASTAMAN JOSEPH HILLS.IN YOUR CONCIOUS MUSIC U INSPIRED I EN I EN TO ALL MAN TO BE GOOD.IN THY BABYLONS LAND UR SUCH A FIRE BURNER EN TO DEM WICKED U TAUGHT A LESSON.REST IN PEACE BIG BROTHER. JAMES SHAKE <CLICKJAMESHAKE@YAHOO.CO.UK> Mombasa, COAST KENYA - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 04:35:53 (EDT) Dis really is a loss fi de Reggae music genre, especially fi I land brethren an' sisthren who lovd an' cherished Joe Hill sounds. Still Jah giveth an taketh; so mek we keep on praising Jah Jah Tafari. Selah... Warona Ras Kakakapa Mosielele <war_mos@yahoo.com> GABORONE, BOTSWANA - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 02:17:35 (EDT) it is with shock that l contribute a tribute to the great Joseph Hill, who for us all a reminder of how postive vibrations, honesty and respect for all living things can change the world. I will share my his message with all the world. Blessings olan <mundo1976@comcast.net> niles, MI 49120 - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 22:16:37 (EDT) it is with shock that l contribute a tribute to the great Joseph Hill, who for us all a reminder of how postive vibrations, honesty and respect for all living things can change the world. I will share my his message with all the world. Blessings olan <mundo1976@comcast.net> niles, MI 49120 - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 22:15:35 (EDT) Love and respect to Mr. Joseph Hill-He was an inspiration to many of my Sunday mornings! He has gone to a better place where he will be just as appreciated as he was here on Earth! Blessed and blessed and many more blessings!!!!! T-Rasta (Tanya Braxton) <teebeetee2001@yahoo.com> Columbus, OH U.S.A. - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 17:18:54 (EDT) I would like to let Josephs family know that he brought me and will continue to bring me much joy, happiness, and peace of mind. I followed Culture all over New England when they were in the States and had the chance to meet them many times. I will miss Joseph very much. BLESS Jeff McBride <jmcbride1998@yahoo.com> West Wareham, MA USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 16:59:14 (EDT) FROM : MOZAMBIQUE. Father Joseph,you were a singular sensation,since you sustained you length carrer by being true and firm to your cultural roots reggae style.Your ardent garveism,visionary africanism and elonquent voice when singing, and vibrant lyricism based on a keen knowledge of the bible and prophetic observation of daily life made you very popular and charismatic by all reggae fans in Mozambique. NUFF RESPECT TO DIS FADA,BREDREN,PHILOSOPHER,TEATCHER,SHEPARD,PROPHET...,SEEN? Our condolences a go first fi him family and then to all nyabinghi and the people of Jamaica. May your eternal rest in Zion be blessed with the presence of jahovian angels watching over you. WITH LOVE, YOUR BREDREN,SON N`DAUTA FROM MOZAMBIQUE. HEGEL JAMES <hegeljames@yahoo.com> MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE MOZAMBIQUE - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 10:33:54 (EDT) RISE UP AFRICA AND PAY YOUR RESPECT TO SIR JOSEPH HILLS (CULTURE) WE HAVE LOST AN ACTIVE ACTIVIST FOR PEACE AND HUMANITY. HE STOOD UP FOR AFRICA AND AFRICA HAS TO STAND UP FOR HIM. PEACE BE UPON THE HILL FAMILY AND CULTURE MEMBERS. KENYATTA,PLS CARRY ON THE GOOD WORKS OF YOUR DAD AND WORK WITH ALBERT+NELSON RICK SEGBEFIA <mmoscon@aol.com> - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 07:20:58 (EDT) Rest in pease brother Joseph, we loved you but JAH ALMIGHTY loved you most. ANDERSON MVOI <rasnyambu@yahoo.com> KILIFI, KENYA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 07:13:08 (EDT) Rest in pease brother Joseph, we loved you but JAH ALMIGHTY loved you most. ANDERSON MVOI <rasnyambu@yahoo.com> KILIFI, KENYA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 07:13:02 (EDT) SIR JOSEPH HILLS IS BEYOND ANY TRIBUTE.HE IS TOO BIG FOR ME.I CALL UPON THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA TO RE-BURY CULTURE BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE HE BELONGS. I DECLARE AUGUST 19 A CULTURE DAY IN GHANA FOR ALL PEACE-MAKERS. SEGBEFIA <esegbefia@hotmail.com> Virginia, VA USA| - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 07:12:44 (EDT) AHOOY, RASTAFARIA. THIS IS SHIMI FROM SOUTH AFRICA, AFRICANS WE HAVE LOST A VALUABLE ICON OF OUR REGGAE MUSIC. AT THIS POINT OF TIME IT IS FOR US WHO ARE LEFT HERE TO CONTINUE THE WORK OF OUR HERO "JOSEPH HILL" WE ARE THE ONE LEFT WITH MANY RIVERS TO CROSS. AFRICA LET US UNITE AND ENJOY WHAT'S GOING ON, CULTURE ONCE SAID IN HIS COLLECTION THAT WE ARE WAITING FOR THA BLACK STARLINE WHICH IS ON THE WAY. WE HAVE LOST THE REMARKABLE ICON AND WE HAVE TO CONTINUE THE JORNEY JAH GUIDE RASTAFARI AHOOOOY, AHOOOY RASTAS NEVER GET WEARY FOR SHALL ALL DIE HARDWORKERS RESPECT. SHIMI RAMMILE <20199554@puknet.puk.ac> POTCHEFSTROOM, SA SOUTH AFRICA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 07:05:25 (EDT) Sir Joseph Hill was an irrefutable great reggae icon. The great prophet is gone but we will find solace in his lyrics. Sir Joseph Hill is gone so is reggae music. Sir Joseph Hill was reggae and Reggae was Sir Joseph Hill. Sir Joseph Hill and Reggae music were like twin brothers. He has gone too early, all Malawians were looking forward to his coming to Malawi. May his soul restin eternal peace. Jah!!! Rastafari!! VINCENT MWAMLIMA <finance@safetech-malawi.com> Lilongwe, Malawi - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 06:42:25 (EDT) Le recordamos desde todas partes, pues yo pongo mi granito desde España. Por tu gran voz, voz tus ideales reivindicadores, por tí. Nos verémos en zion. IRIE brothers! WASH <jescarmar@hotmail.com> Valladolid, Spain Spain - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 05:45:05 (EDT) Rastaman you uplift my soul a thousand times with each passing day.You forever live,rastaman,you forever chant. andy sonnyboy mwale <andymwale2003@yahoo.co.uk> lusaka, Zambia - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 05:33:25 (EDT) It was so painful in receiving the news of astrong and higly moral r ightiousman but J.Hills will still live on the heart of many.May his soul rest in peace Jah Bless Francis Masha <Mhdubbie@yahoo.com> Mombasa, Kenya - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 05:30:55 (EDT) Joseph was a teacher, his music was more appealing, we will always remember him.His music still lives on. I want to say to his son Kenyatta, please keep the culture spirit burning. Richard Taurai Mutangadura <richardmu@farmandcity.co.zw> Harare, Zimbabwe - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 05:01:44 (EDT) Well blessid love to all de i dat read this....i man want the family to know i n i feel fi dem...all a dem ....i man a young bwoy still 31(STILL HEARING NEW CULTURE MUSIC)...but I father showed I - Culture as he has been a fan since 70's even when he was based wid the Airforce ALL OVER - he still managed to buy Culture records so iman dun know CULTURE A FOUNDATION........ROOTS NATTY ROOTS ....DREAD BINGI DREAD .....CULTURE ARE THE ROOTS REST IN PEACE IN ZION ...TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN ONE LOVE HERBMAN1975 INAA ENGLAND herbman 1975 <herbman1975@hotmail.com> UK - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 04:59:31 (EDT) Joseph Hill was from Negril.Me myself used to work in a 24 hour open bar between roots bamboo and negril inn..this is now ten years ago,and it is,wierd but very very nice,just resently started to listen to culture..presented to me by my ethiopian brethren chu chu masta.him is dying from a sickness,and he played the song "humble african#...thank u!!beautiful song for beautiful people.good good people pass away one by one,but we are commin back all the time.jah bless ChuChu Masta,and rest in peace mr music man Joseph Hill,and thank u....... peter <rastalarsa@hotmail.com> oslo, capital norway - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 03:22:28 (EDT) Greetings, I have just learned of the passing of Mr.joseph Hill, from one of my Jamaican brethren here in Paris, and i would like to take this opportunity to express deepest sympaty and condolences from my wife and i, to the family of this great great BROTHER. As a little youthman growing up in Barbados in the 70's and bein less fortunate than others i grew up with, i remember waiting patiently for the weekend to come so i could go by my best friend's home to listen to Culture and other groups, to receive the "WORD" the one thing that kept I Whole through the years and still lingers in my thaughts and guides me even today. I connot stress the importance of having brethren like Mr.Hill and others to guide i and i and keep us on the path. Peace be with you my brother, may the blessings of Jah Rastafari continue to shine on you, you have truly earned your slice of "Mount Zion". Jah Rastafari!!! Jah Rastafari!!! Jah Rastafari!!!. DiamondJudah & Jill Walton & Jill Ramsey <diamondjudah@wanadoo.fr> Paris, Isle of France France - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 23:17:39 (EDT) Thank you Joseph for making me think about and understand the true meaning and importance of peace and love, justice and equality... thank you JAH for letting us recognize your works through your sweet and blessed messenger Joseph Hill. Joseph, hearing your sweet voice is always accompanied by a smile, seeing you live always electrified me with the most positive and bright vibration, thinking about your works and words makes me forget the troubles and little problems of daily life. But the fact that I am slowly realising, that you really departed so very early, brings tears to my eyes. Joseph, you strengthened my belief like no other, and therefore I know that you are in Zion, the brightest and highest realm there is, ONE with our Creator. I know you will be with us, every time we even think of you. I'm just probably sadder and more devastated than a good christian should be. But Brother Joseph, I know your bright love will never stop shining brighter than the morning sun. Jah bless all the children on earth M.B Germany - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 21:40:47 (EDT) reggae music has lost one of his most representative ambassadors in joseph hill.he was one of the most respected,but also one of the most loved because of his simplicity and good nature.all the friends i know and who approached him backstage concerts venues told me about his humourous and and good natured character.another friend of mine who has travelled through the countryside to go to marley mosoleum in nine miles told me that if you travel through the countryside in ja and see the landscape then,you can feel where culture's harmonny style is coming from.i understand that he had long ago transcended racial and color barriers as his song"chineyman"stated.he wwill sorrily be missed may he rest in peace fadel from senegal,west africa fadel <silverlining72@hotmail.com> dakar, senegal - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 19:36:59 (EDT) ever since i heard of your glorious departure to zion gates your music has been playing on and on and on. i cannot get enuff of your good vibes thank-you broda jo and may you trod on in zion for natty never get weary. jah bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shlair <bobby.aga@blueyonder.co.uk> sheffield, uk - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 19:11:38 (EDT) I submit my tribute to Joseph "culture" Hill. He gave so much to so many. May we honor that dedication and sacrifice in our own lives by spreading his message of peace and love Iniversally. Nila Madhava Webster nilawebster@yahoo.com denver, co usa - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 18:24:01 (EDT) My memories goes all the way back to Sierra Leone west Africa which I will call Joseph Hill second home. Joseph you have always being the man of The people. Your lost can no one ever replace in the history of Reggae music and the promotion of Rasta conciousness. Joseph you are gone but you will never be forgotton. May your soul and the souls of all th faithfully departed rest in perfect peace. Jah Bless Iron Abdul Karim Kamara <abdul_arim@hotmail.com> Utrecht, Holland - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 16:32:02 (EDT) I must say how pleased I was to have seen Joseph Hill and Culture in concert at the Brixton Academy literally weeks before his 'train to glory' arrived. I had also seen the group the summer before at the Astoria, London, alongside Daddy U Roy and Pat Kelly. Most memorable for me was their performance in a line-up (dubbed Vintage Fest) at Pulse in New Kingston (around 1996), close to christmas. It was such a great billing with lots of other icons in their own right; Cynthia Schloss, D B, Alton, Ernie, Gregory, Michigan & Smiley, Half Pint. I remember Joseph made his entrance on stage with a great big palm tree leaf. the man is simply one of a kind. for those who have never seen Culture in action just get a hold of the DVD 'Culture Live In South Africa' I grew up listening the culture on the transistor radio in rural St. Thomas in the seventies. The music sounded powerful to me then as it is now. Thanks Joseph Hill and Culture for the message and the humor. Blessed Martin Wilson Martin <martin_mlw@yahoo.com> England - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 15:13:52 (EDT) God Bless Joseph Hill and giving him everlasting life.It's been two years since Soul Fire played before Culture at Rastavibe Reggae Festival.I play my tribute when he was alive and the last song of the concert was Greetings.This is a tibute to our Reggae Father Joseph hill you can downloaded the song free from http://www.myspace.com/jahsmileysoulfire GREETINGS He comes from Jamaica The man I sing about singing sweet reggae music His voice is like a guiding light Gives strong inspiration good vibration The man is teaching culture Rasta man livity, do you remember? Peace and Love; Holy Mount Zion Two Sevens Clash; Behold; Jah Rastafari Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to papa culture Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to all of them culture Peace, love & harmony Is what we need people stop your fussing & fighting We will all be judged one day Love shines brighter everyday Hes singing, don't cry sufferers Giving hope to the poor and the needy all over Praise him the king haile selassie No sin cannot enter, in a Mount Zion Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to papa culture Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to all of them culture The man is called culture Is walking in jahs light playing sweet reggae music His word is like a blazing light Singing songs of freedom for the African kingdom Rasta man is preaching To every man and woman Love thy neighbor Free again; never get weary Humble African; tell me where you get it Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to papa culture Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to all of them culture Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to papa culture Greetings to you Joseph Hill Greetings to all of them culture Jah Smiley <vassilis.soulfire@gmail.com> Thessalonica, Greece - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 08:33:49 (EDT) In memory of one of the greatman on reggae planet. Thanks IV all the good thing you learn to me ever appreciate to hear the call of a warrior king Stay alive in our heart memory. Love and affection. Holy Guidance and Protection Sir Culture Selah Mahasia Thomas Berthault <tbmahasia@yahoo.fr> Nantes, Fr France - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 07:06:34 (EDT) i love culture. rest in peace ernest kurtis asiedu <kurtisbissahpaakwesi@yahoo.co.uk> milton keynes, england - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 05:12:54 (EDT) i&i would like to give thank to hill and culture family for in his new life he shall rise agine.jah grace. love rasta sis inez pulliam <inezpulliamoo@msn.com> bladensburg, md u.s.a. - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 19:38:55 (EDT) RIP, Joseph Hill. He has inspired many, me included, and shall continue to inspire. Through his music he will live on in this world, and he shall prosper in heaven forever. Peace Mason Portland, - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 18:22:04 (EDT) QUE LA TERRE DE TES ANCETRES QUI T'A VU NAITRE TE SOIT LEGERE. REPOSE DANS LA PAIX DE JAH MATHIEU KONAN <kamathieu2@yahoo.fr> ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 17:06:06 (EDT) A TOUTE LA GRANDE FAMILLE DU REGGAE, A TOUTE LA FAMILLE TANT BIOLOGIQUE QUE MUSICALE DU GRAND HIIL, JE VOUS DIT YAKO POUR LA GRANDE PERTE QUI VIENT DE FRAPPER LE MONDE MUSICAL. PEACE AND LOVE JAH RASTAFARI KONAN MATHIEU <kamathieu2@yahoo.fr> ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 16:56:51 (EDT) A ROUTE LA GRANDE FAMILLE DU REGGAE, A TOUTE LA FAMILLE TANT BIOLOGIQUE QUE MUSICALE DU GRAND HIIL, JE VOUS DIT YAKO POUR LA GRANDE PERTE QUI VIENT DE FRAPPER LE MONDE MUSICAL. PEACE AND LOVE JAH RASTAFARI KONAN MATHIEU <kamathieu2@yahoo.fr> ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 16:56:20 (EDT) It is with sadness that i learned of the death of Joseph hill .I had the opportunity to listen at all his recording great reggae music from an early age because my brother was a fan .Eversince then i have collected all his albums.It very sad to lose such a talented musician.He will be greatly missed Rest in peace brother,my condolonces goes to the hill family as we remember the work of a legend and hero for blackman liberation from the chains of oppression in all walks of life.I write from Britain but i am a black man from Africa in Zimbabwe Jah bless. kenny kanyuchi <kanyuchikenny@yahoo.co.uk> london, united kingdom - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 16:36:46 (EDT) I tried, I tried, And I Tried!!! Respect to a man whose words meant so much to so many. Your works will live in our hearts. To all my bredda's and Sista's may your days be long and fruitfull. Rest in peace Mighty Joe. One Love. Phil <Phil_van_Leynseele@hotmail.com> - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 16:20:55 (EDT) a big lost... rest in peace ital <ital@lionmix.com> halmstad, sweden - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 14:48:43 (EDT) The best are going much to early - once again I was very sad to hear such bad news! His music I´ll hear evermore. Regards from germany kappa9 Joerg <kappa9@gmx.de> Cologne, - Germany - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 13:30:19 (EDT) ahoy De spear has fallen, what we can do is to accept that it was JahJah's wish to take His Soldier in the name of Joseph "Culture" Hill.we will always remember him for the great music that he procuced and may his soul rest in peace. i want to encourage the group to continue from where he left, so that his spirit lives on and on. " i am not ashamed to pray JahJah......(Culture) " Ras Mafled @ University of Limpopo( Turfloop Campus) South Africa Ras Mafled <mafenya@702mail.co.za> Polokwane, sa South Africa - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 08:37:30 (EDT) Joseph Hill, a teacher and a healer, an inspiration and liberator, a visionary, a shaman. Jah guide and may you shine on. A man is known by his work, his life, his ministry. "Rest in peace" does not apply to you my brother and my teacher, for there is no resting until the work you blessed us with is done, and as the word lives on forever, you are not dead - though they say you are dead, though they say Jah dead - but I und I know Jah live. I und I never get weary. One Love. Billie Mugwagwa Masiwa - Tichakunda Billie Masiwa <tichakunda@hotmail.com> Zimbabwe, Afrika - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 07:42:36 (EDT) His music is of all times,it teaches all the Africans of any generation about being true pan africans and to resist all the wrong ideology from the West.Hill stood as an African the rest of his life.Let his soul rest in peace,i will always remember you my Hero. Hamblezii Zeiman Mugwagwa <zeimanmu@zol.co.zw> Harare, africa Zimbabwe - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 07:30:21 (EDT) Give thanks for Joseph Hill! 'Trod on' continues to inspire Ihi n Ihi all the time. Jah Bless all who appreciate. Strong like that! Selassie Ihi. Kimash Heights <kimrkim@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 06:20:27 (EDT) May jah guide him in peace! Swienie <j_swienink@hotmail.com> Silvolde, gl Netherlands - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 05:54:42 (EDT) am very pleased to recommend mr hill for his powerful message he spread to the world may his soul rest in perfect peace. peter boakye rotterdam, maashaven holland - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 05:13:28 (EDT) It pains me to realize that the African Teacher has passed on.He was a constant source of intellectual insight. I listened to his songs always.May Jah bless his soul.Rest in Peace Teacher. Konuche Jonathan <kjohnash@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 02:18:25 (EDT) I love Joseph. He brought so much to me every time I saw him, his shows always left me with a feeling of such peace and enlightenment that stayed with me for months after seeing the show. Because of the strength that I have drawn from his albums they have empowered me to triumph thru painfull times and always have faith that the rightuos no matter how meek shall conquer. Blessings' to the Hill family and God Bless Joseph Hill a Lion and a Prophet he stands now next to Jah looking over us all knowing his influence will now be passed down for generations to come, soon come! We are so blessed to have shared time on earth with such a positive enpowering personality. Love Jah! Matthew Costa <mbc92028@yahoo.com> bend, or USA - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 00:45:55 (EDT) I would like to send out my deapest sympany the family and friends of MR Joseph Hill. Sherry Bynoe <sherrybynoe1977@Yahoo.com> queens, NY America - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 22:45:21 (EDT) I SAW J. HILL IN A CONCERT IN BOSTON 2YRS AGO @ THE ROXY AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW I WAS MOVED FROM THE REBELS MUSIC. GOD GAVE US A GREAT MAN WHO WILL BE MISSED BIG TIME. I HOPE YOUR FAMILY IS STRONG AND THAT YOUR MESSAGE LIVES FOREVER FOR GOD SURE HAS A SERVANT IN YOU. GO IN PEACE BROTHER MAN AND I BET YOUR REWARDS ARE WAITING. FOR WHAT YOU SAW HERE ON EARTH YOU SHALL REAP IN ZION. LONG LIVE SIR JOSEPH HILL-RESPECT 06' James Chege <promisedzion@yahoo.com> DOVER, DE U.S.A. - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 19:18:10 (EDT) Yes I Respect fi di Rastaman Josheph Hill... I slice of Mount Zion os for you brother, yu deserve it mon JahCulture <jahculture@hotmail.com> Gibraltar, --- Gibraltar - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 18:45:34 (EDT) The sun did not shine on me yesterday when a friend broke to me the sad news of the passing away of one of my favorite reggae artist "JOSEPH HILL". I fell in love with the music sang by Culture when I first heard the songs in the album "International Herb", back in my country Cameroon. Since then, I went hunting for any album released by this group. At the moment, I own 24 of the 26 albums released by Culture, in compact disc. I also own two video tapes of their live concerts. My love for Culture was captivated by meaning of their songs and the chaming voice of lead singer Mr. Joseph Hill. It is unbelievable that I will never hear him sing a new song for me again. However, death is beyond human understanding. The good Lord who took him away from us the fans, the Culture group, and his family in particular, will keep his soul in a safe place in heaven, where Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are presently residing. Good bye Joseph Hill. I will also play your music, sing your music and dance your music. Arrey Daniel A. Arrey <arreydaniel@yahoo.com> Brockton, MA U.S.A. - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 16:21:13 (EDT) My heart is filled with soo much sorrow that I cant express in words. I have been a Joseph Hill fan since I was 12years old. I am 35 now and live in New york. I am a Ghanaian by birth. Tears filled my eyes as I got to know about the death of my lifetime hero, mentor and Godfather of roots rock reggae. My condolensces goes to Joseph Hill's family and I pray the good Lord strenghen them in this time of sorrow. My words to the family is from Joseph himself and I quote "WHEN I WAS DOWN AND OUT, HE WAS THE ONE WHO HELPED ME OUT, STRETCHED FORTH HIS HANDS FOR I WHEN I'M IN DISTRESS". I know and believe that JOSEPH HILL is in ZION. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. KOBY OBENG <kob_energy@hotmail.com> Pine Bush, NY USA - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 12:59:39 (EDT) jah bless the culture man fred gor <nil> nairobi, kenya - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 12:34:53 (EDT) "One stone" it was a bless to have a Rasta so wonderfull prepare a place for us,remembering prophets like Peter Tosh, Joe higgs and not forgeting the suffering Aficans.Unite. African Postman. OROWE OPIYO <s329744@emirates.com> DUBAI, DUBAI KENYA - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 12:05:41 (EDT) Rasta never die Joseph we learnt alot from you,please my his passing unify all the Africans home and abroad just as Peter Tosh said as long as you are a black man you are an African.I also need a Chat freind from Jamaica please reply on the above e-mail.Respect! JONAS OROWE OPIYO(SAVIMBI) <jonasopiyo@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, NAIROBI KENYA - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:43:04 (EDT) on joes last album world peace, he stated that he never never give up spreeding the good message until his soal lead to rest now his soal has laid to rest in peace.all afrikans miss him for his good work.naw joe is resting in the hand of jah i hope he will one day meet his brother bob anc carry on spreading the message of love. albert <albertgjohnny@yahoo.co.uk> london, gb - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 05:29:14 (EDT) I AM VERY SORRY FOR HIS DEATH.MY SINCEREST michael akuful <merser20@yahoo.com> ashaiman, w/a Ghana - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 04:50:34 (EDT) MR JOSEPH HILL MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE I YOUR REAGGA MUSIC STILL IN OUR THOUGHT, THERE IS NO ATHER AVENUE CANSIOUS AVENUE BY RAS KOF I' Don kof I <oldroger96@yahoo.com> accra, ghana ghana - Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 00:09:44 (EDT) Brother Joseph, i can remember when my step father use to play a singlie 45 record "Jah jah See dem a come" the song of yours you sing as my favorite when i was 9 years old, & so are others. As i said before, thanks for the memory you bring back, your songs will live forever as it continued, Rest well jah Hill. Chris McDonald <chrismcdonald_777@hotmail.com> D. Park, KIN JAMAICA - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 22:07:52 (EDT) you are everything that happened to reggae music.how do wefind a replacement?jah is the one to answer this question.R.I.P. SHOWERS <kojoewusie@yahoo.com> coventry, uk - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 21:19:52 (EDT) I am sad and down ever since I heard the news.My whole life is not complete without you!!! Broda, I can't write again since I have started shedding tears!!! Rest in Perfect Peace. RASTAFARI LIVETH!!! Dominic Bosomtwi <rastaman4db@yahoo.com> Las Cruces , NM USA - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 21:07:35 (EDT) Grazie Joseph per la tua voce, per la tua musica !!! Alberto Paps <papalo@inwind.it> Padova, italy - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 20:30:24 (EDT) First let us give thanks to JAH for the LOVE and BLESSING that our brother Joseph hill brought to us all.I was blessed to see this great man performed a number of times and these I will cherished forever. You have gone on to be with your Imperial Majesty and for him you will be singing forever. You will be missed but never forgotten. May your soul rest in peace. JAH RASTAFARI Michael Harvey <harvrx7@tampabay.rr.com> Brandon, FL Usa - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 19:36:15 (EDT) A great singer died, I`m really sad. His lyrics change my life into a better way. Take your place on Mt. Zion Joseph..... My heart belongs to the Hill Family.... BoboZappa <bobo_zappa@gmx.net> Dortmund, NRW Germany - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 17:35:30 (EDT) May the almighty jah keep you safe till we all meet again by his side in his specially prepared place for us.You,ve touched so many hearts and homes, healed wounds and stood for what you believed in.God Bless your soul. Philip Baah <kwasibaah@yahoo.com> Manassas, VA USA - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 17:32:34 (EDT) ...fly away home to Zion, fly away home....forever in my heart, brother Joseph. Capitan Albi <abbiat@alice.it> Bergamo, ITALY - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 17:03:22 (EDT) yeah men thanks to jah for giving us dis man , may his spirit live forever more blessed rasta president sadat <tomsadat@yahoo.com> - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:28:16 (EDT) YOUR MESSAGES STILL AND WILL LIVETH AMONG US JAH BRETHRENS.JAH BLESS YEA MAN.AMEEN RAS KADUNGLEH <amujmilas@yahoo.com> nairobi, nrb kenya - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 11:08:45 (EDT) We have lost a FATHER, an ENTERTAINER, an AFRICAN AMBASSADOR, an ICON, GOD's ELECT. God sent Joseph Hill to serve a purpose, Joseph Hill served the purpose fully. He is rested in FLESH, but his SPIRIT and SOUL will live forever. I have learnt many thing by listening to Joseph Hill's music, I thank God for his precious LIFE. TO ME HE MADE A DIFFERENCE. His music is FOOD to my SOUL. His teachings will stay with me for the rest of my life. I personally have lost a MENTOR in LIFE, a TEACHER and a FATHER figure. Two weeks ago, before I even heard about his passing, I read one of the quotes where he said "It is better to be a big man in a small house, than to be a small man in a big house", that quote in its own HAS HAD a very HUGE POSITIVE IMPACT in my LIFE. My condolences go to the HILL FAMILY. We have lost a BRAVE and a WISE SOUL! I thank God that I had an opportunity to see Joseph Hill performing in South Africa in the year 2000. I hope the world will LIVE HIS TEACHINGS. Sidima Ntsangani <sntsangani@multichoice.co.za> Pretoria, South Africa - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 10:08:35 (EDT) IN THE DREAM THAT, THE MAN SONG TOLD ME THIS, SO I DECIDE TO DELIEVER..........J.HILL TOLD ME "REMEMBER ME AND TAKE MY BONE TO THE PROMISE LAND...I KNOW YOU ARE COMING THAT IS WHY I'M SAYING SO" CULTURE! MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE!!! AS I AND I KNEW NO NIGHT IN ZION. JAH BLESS ENOCH KINGSLEY EWUSIE <bustywusty@hotmail.com> Ghana - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 09:36:49 (EDT) He was really inspirational and unique I will miss him so much... Jacob Okpanachi <nadeco75@yahoo.com> Abuja, FCT Nigeria - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 07:37:01 (EDT) We lost the true soilder> Joseph Hill was the master of the music,reggae.my your soul rest in peace...Jah..Jah..see them come wala..wala..wala..combolo.Nuff respect jahman Hill.jah thanks ,the sprit of rasta will live with us.good things ahooyi. clifton ravhura <cravhura@yahoo.com> johannesburg, rsa south africa - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 07:31:41 (EDT) we've lost the irreplaceable no one can replace joseph in regea manir garba <maniru1970@yahoo.co.uk> sokoto, sokoto nigeria - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 06:57:58 (EDT) It sadden us to hear of a great entertainer, a messenjah of the most high, who has inspired us for many many years down here in babylon(new zealand). InI Rasta here in New Zealand send our condolences, much love and respect. JaH RasTaFarI... Oblexx Judah Brown <jahlovesounz@hotmail.com> Auckland, Aotearoa(New Zealand) - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 06:39:19 (EDT) May The Almighty God rest your soul in peace brother Joseph.I will always remember you through 'Innocent Blood','Be Honest','Zion Gate' and many more others. Prosper Shayo <shayop@yahoo.com> Dar-es-Salaam, TANZANIA Tanzania - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 05:47:33 (EDT) i want to condoleance the famely and friends off Joseph Hill. it is a very great lost that such a great reggae singer must die so young. i am very glad i saw his last concert in antwerpen. i wish u all the strenght to live with his dead. marjolijn marjolijn romeijn <marjolijn2004@hotmail.com> delft, nederland - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 05:24:19 (EDT) An angel, legend has gone culture is a hero, A trouble shooter moreover, contains its residuum of truth, and the root function of language is to control the universe by describing it as humble black prophet singing all of life about corruption, oppression, war, poverty, discrimination, crime and so on i remember when culture visit Sierra Leone, when the war was at its peak, with brutal activities of the rebels his visit brought a change. When the people saw him, they don't know what to say. They just cried and cried. And the rebels told the government that "You should be glad that Joseph is here. If you he wasn't here this place would be destroyed within 24 hours. Imagine. how would they feel now ...may he rest in peace this,, yahya azure from sukura fadikafuta know as santino yahya azure <yahya_azure@yahoo.com> accra,, gt Ghana - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 05:20:37 (EDT) An angel, legend has gone culture is a hero, A trouble shooter moreover, contains its residuum of truth, and the root function of language is to control the universe by describing it as humble black prophet singing all of life about corruption, oppression, war, poverty, discrimination, crime and so on i remember when culture visit Sierra Leone, when the war was at its peak, with brutal activities of the rebels his visit brought a change. When the people saw him, they don't know what to say. They just cried and cried. And the rebels told the government that "You should be glad that Joseph is here. If you he wasn't here this place would be destroyed within 24 hours. Imagine. how would they feel now ...may he rest in peace this,, yahya azure from sukura fadikafuta know as santino yahya aure <yahya_azure@yahoo.com> accra,, gt Ghana - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 05:20:23 (EDT) R.I.P Joseph! According to your wokr, JAH gonna reward you. Your music will forever remain Gold! mnati <ghettochildr@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya. - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 04:19:03 (EDT) Humble Africa!! That was you Mr Hill. You were so humble & insperational. May your soul rest in peace man. As for your family,we all know, trust & believe Him The 1st will provide & guide. Your harmonious lyrics will live forever. one more time 'MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN BEST' TALENT MANDIGO <talentnj@yahoo.com> Harare, 236 Zimbabwe - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 02:37:07 (EDT) 'REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER' Ras Diba <dshukuru@yahoo.com> Moshi, Tanzania. - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 00:56:36 (EDT) Well, I really didn't know him, but I want to pay my respect to him. I feel at heart that he did his job her on earth and now its time for him to go up to the Kingdom of God and answer for all the great thing that he has done. To the family of Mr. Hill, I know that you are heartbroken to loose such a great person in your life, but You all will meet again, and know that he is in a better place and that he will always be there and is looking down on all of you. Keep your HEAD up, Joy comes in the Morning. Everything |
