A Book of Tributes To Joseph "Culture" Hill - Day 1

Joseph "Culture" Hill
(January 22, 1949 - August 19, 2006)
A Book of Tributes
Tributes through August 21, 2006
Close to 500 Tributes were recorded the first day this page was placed on the internet.

They are from the friends, fans and extended family of Joseph Hill

Please SHOW RESPECT

culture contributed to my love for reggae music in the early days. roots & culture thanks! jah bless
snoop
the hague, the netherlands - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:22:33 (EDT)

So sad to hear that another legend of our music has gone. Joseph Hill's music was a great inspiration, and your lyrics will live on in our hearts. You have brought joy and happiness, and you have brought upliftment every time we had the privilege to see you. You have made the world a better place. May your soul rest in peace.
Roots Fire System <pbrettner@gmx.de>
Dortmund, Germany - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:21:04 (EDT)

BLESSED LOVe to Joseph Hill, who now dwells in the place of no pains. Culture always brought an upfull / positive vibe to the place. He already had spent Too Long In Slavery here on this little earth. Never a time that International Herb was playin, was the herb not burning, and not once did I hear a downbeat remark about the music they played. We will miss Joseph Hill and hope that his family and friends can keep the works forwarding in fine style, as they have been for 30+ years now. live Culture shows @ www.angelfire.com/rant/JAHtapelist I am willing to forward some of his live show material to those ears wanting just one last cry from MR. Hill BLESSED LOVE , HAIL I JAH Ras Tafari
JAY SUTTON <jah_guide_i@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:18:18 (EDT)

Much respect to a man who knew his music and his roots. We will miss you Joseph "Culture" Hill but by the power of the almighty, you will rise and live in peace and harmony.
Armando <mando775@yahoo.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:17:05 (EDT)

Culture is one of the most conscious in addition to humourous entertainer that I have had the priviledge to meet/associated with on life's journey. A fond memory of Culture is once he was on stage and he was sucking his finger while performing. This memory always brings a smile to my face. Culture, my brother, you will be Missed! It is so sad that it takes the 'passing' of a Pioneer before his works can be broadcast. Blessings Always, King
Worrell King <kingofkingspro@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:17:00 (EDT)

Now that u're sitting by our father's side; keep on guiding us. RIP.
Kolteah Levi <aaly@free.fr>
Paris, FRANCE - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:16:39 (EDT)

It has come to me as a big shock that one of the 'oak trees' of super spiritual reggae has fallen, and this has not been any other person than the Zion humble man Joseph Hill. To me he's going home as he simply made a brief stop-over in this wicked world to give Jah people some food for our souls. Joseph, eventhough you are gone now, we will remember u always for your words shall continue to inspire us. May Jah take u and keep u as we all share the grief together with your family. As Jah children our hearts are not pondered as we all know where u belong to so far as Zion is our place of abored. May yr soul rest peacefully.
Attawora Panyin Gregory <Pungu-talania-bu@gh.com>
Takoradi, Gh Ghana (GH) - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:14:44 (EDT)

Free at last, blowing in the natural mystic flying free in Zion+ I know he got a good slice+LOVE+
mac <puravidademac@hotmail.com>
Bolinas, CA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:13:20 (EDT)

on be hafe of my family i say sorry to hills family i say to the wife kids that is not easy lose a great and wonderfull man like this who has past way let them cosul and pary his sul to go to heaven and god to giude them
miatta kamara <kmiatta@yahoo.com>
freetown, sierra leone - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:12:52 (EDT)

Much respect to a man who knew his music and his roots. We will miss you Joseph "Culture" Hill but by the almighty, you will rise and live in peace and harmony.
Armando <mando775@yahoo.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:10:35 (EDT)

RIP Mr. Joseph Hill. You will surelly be missed. Thanks for the inspiration you brought to us through your music. I will never forget the great perfomance at reggae sundance, 12 august 2006.
Jose <josehuisman@hotmail.com>
Arnhem, Netherlands - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:08:52 (EDT)

Joseph, Rest in peace in zion, we will be missing you all time we hearing/feeling reggae vibes.....! Peace and love
Clay <burgercclay@hotmail.com>
rotterdam, NL - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:04:49 (EDT)

Joseph Hill has gone to his slice of Mount Zion. Thanks and love to him and his. One of the bands that got me into reggae music and my favourite band at that. I am going to the gig tomorrow...respect to Kenyatta for singing in his honor and respect to Telford Nelson and Albert Walker for continuing with the euro tour. We will be there in force to honor the humble ledgend that was Joesph Hill..Rest in Peace
Donncha Dempsey
Dublin, Ireland - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:01:18 (EDT)

i'm simply numbed to the bone. at this years snwmf i wasn't expecting culture to be one of my tops, but joseph and the boys came out and mashed it up. he filled me with a vibes the likes of which may not be matched again in my life. nuff, nuff, nuff love and a great many thanks to this founding father. i pray for a tribute concert, or some sort of gathering in his honor. peace
matt corradino <matdillen@hotmail.com>
charlottesville, VA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:56:47 (EDT)

The lord is your shapperd he will lead and gide true his kingdom in mount zion Thanks for all the lyrics you let behind Jah love. R.I.P
Hilly <Jakoba_100@hotmail.com>
Paramaribo, Surinam - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:48:54 (EDT)

Fique com DEUS irmão.... que o SENHOR o abençoe em sua nova jornada.... Shalom Adonai... JAH bless!!!
Ras Lucasman <lucasman0@hotmail.com>
Salvador, Bahia BRAZIL - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:47:40 (EDT)

OH MAN! WHAT A THING! CIAN FORGET THAT CONCERT IN BERSENBRÜCK, GERMANY TWO WEEKS AGO. I THINK HON.JOSEPH HILL HAS REALLY GONE TO THAT LAND WE BELONG. BROTHER JOE HILLS MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE
Don Wailer <donwailer@gmx.de>
USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:47:12 (EDT)

We have lost an inrecoverable telent,I am still fighting to recovered from my shock, Joe is like a prophet to me, He was my source of inspiration, Joe have gone practically but, you spirit and image will remain with us for ever, rest in the hands of Jah in Heaven
Ibrahim Alie <soksaf@yahoo.com>
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:45:04 (EDT)

Joseph Hill brought me many moments of joy with his music, and delivered to me many messages of wisdom with his words. That we could all accomplish so much and lead such rich lives. Thank you Mr. Hill!!!
Ethan
Boston, MA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:43:55 (EDT)

Its hard to beleive that you are gone...yes we loved you soo much but Jah loved you even more...We feel honored to have shared the stage with you several times..through the many stops we make doing what we love to do ..Your music speaks volumes of what you stood for...... To ms P stay strong Joseph,s in a better place,Kenyatta stand tall and keep the fire burning the rest of the Hill family our prayers are with you....Albert walker,Tilly,mitch,steve,robin,peanut and all the other singers and players of instrument wipe your tears we all travelling the same road....JABALI AFRIKA CRIES WITH YOU ALL.......May JAH Bless and keep you till we MEet again in a place that we all call home
JABALI AFRIKA <INFO@JABALIAFRIKA.COM>
Nairobi/Baltimore, MD USA/KENYA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:42:15 (EDT)

Good bye Mr Hill. Thank you, so much, for all the love that you gave to this world. I am honored to say that I had a chance to meet you, at Reggae On The River, 2003. I pray that a place in Mt Zion, is for you. Much Respect! Peace---Darlene
Darlene Marsh <abouttimeassoc@aol.vom>
Laytonville, CA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:40:21 (EDT)

Rest in Peace Joseph and very big thanks for your music. Will be always played in my show. Respect. Prince Thierry.
Prince Thierry <princethierry@wanadoo.fr>
France - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:33:52 (EDT)

Boy, Culture GONE!! I and I a listen hiom from I was a little youth growing up in Kingston. He will be sadly missed by all culture reggae fans the world over. Rest in peace, Rastaman!! One Love.
Robert bent <eyeglassman39@yahoo.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:31:37 (EDT)

Joe Hill is the fire. The Torch that burns. The timbre of his voice reaches deep places in my soul like no other artist. Reggae music has the keen ability to touch the innocent and guilty at the same time. Joe Hill brings it with the genuine honesty that scares the hell out of Babylon. I was fortunate to share the stage with him on many occasion. I watched and took notes as he took the band through sound check, prayers and showtime. To Joesph it was work and not play, but a serious time to teach us all what he knew and felt. I'm a better person because I learned from watching and listening to Joe Hill. To his family, close friends and bandmates, I send my deepest condolences and prayers. Give Thanks to Joseph Hill-RASTAFARI!!!!!
Mark Moses Alvarado <alvarado.mark@juno.com>
El Paso, Texas USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:30:55 (EDT)

I saw Culture many times. The concert on th 12th of August here in Sweden (Uppsala) would be the last. On 27th Nov 2005 Joseph Hill received the Singing Journalist Prize here in Stockholm. "This special honour to Mr. Joseph Hill, a cultural musical icon that has raised the flag of Jamaican indigenous music in a very positive manner across the world with his socially - conscious lyrics, spreading his message against war, oppression, crime, discrimination, poverty, racism, corruption and injustice."(Mr Badejo). We were there to honour him. I do so today as I just heard this sad news. I wish I had met him. My condolence goes to his family, his musicians and who really new him. I and many fans will keep his music alive and spread it and his message Itinually. JAH Ras-Tafari
Robert Niya <cyberbob@iname.com>
Stockholm, Sweden -

Joseph Hill was a great reggae ambassador that the oppressed "black" people had ever seen. He sang about Africans and for Africans who suffered from Slavery, Emperialism to Colonialism. He preached the painful truth to the world of oppressors. He will not be with us physically, but his words will live with us and for us, Africans. Great hits like "Dungee" are a painful sting to the oppressors.
Hamisi Malipula <son_of_jackal@yahoo.com>
Dar es Salaam, East Africa Tanzania -

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hill. His contribution to reggae and the world is huge to say the least. His music has inspired myself and I'm sure many others to elevate our lives to reflect the message he shared with us all. His shows were always an event never to be missed. I thank Jah for providing us this great man, and the vibes he brought us all. May we all continue to take to heart his music and share it with the rest of the world for all times. Rastafari!
Rick Morrison <Graphrick@gmail.com>
San Antonio, TX USA -

Thank you Joseph for the joy you brought to me. Your music will live in the hearts of many people. I wish you a peacefull time in the above and want to condolence your family and friends. Thank you.
peter nietvelt <peter_nietvelt@hotmail.com>
heffen, belgium -

THANKS! FOR GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD VIBRATIONS. PEACE& LOVE
Henkka <henry.selin1@pp.inet.fi>
Hyvinkaa, Finland -

jah.i was by the last concert from him in petrol belgie.i saw him one day before he passed away.jah bless him.and i think all the time on him , master joseph hill culture.and i now for sure that he is now by bob ,peter and all the others.Give thanks and preases joseph. jah with you.
Kenneth Sambo <sambo@wanadoo.nl>
Breda, NL europe -

May the Lord accept you with open arms. your music has changed my life forever. Your music will live on . I extend condolences to the people of Jamaica who have lost yet another great reggae icon who could never be replaced. As Joseph Hill claimed " Natty never get weary" . Jah Bless . rastafai
Derrick Jaggernauth <derrick_jaggy@hotmail.com>
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -

joseph hill and his culture band is one of,if not the best live reggae band i have ever seen performed.they came to my island three times and i was there all three times to see them perform.i know that the reggae world will truly miss this icon in reggae music.i am there in spirit sympatizing with his family ,and until that day when we will meet in jah kingdom rest in peace brethren.
andrew blake <cra_bla@yahoo.com>
winston salem, north carolina USA -

Give thanks for the inspiration and to many musical memories. You truly were a blessing to the light of RastaFari. Your Great works will forever be remembered.
Ras Mali I <irasmalii@netscape.net>
Farmers Branch, Texas USA -

One week before he died he plays at the Reggae Jam Festival in Bersenbrück / Germany. His last Reggae Festival was more than nice. We miss you. Thank you for bringing your peace and love and the music we love to our likkle place. bless sheriff
sheriff <sheriff@reggaejam.de>
bersenbrück, Ger Germany -

To the family of MR. Hill i just started listning to reggae music the last five years or so and culture was one of my favorites i apreciated his music i never had the opportunity to thank him for his contribution so i'am thanking you. Take Care MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU STRONG.
willie washington <williewashington454@hotmail.com>
dallas, tx USA -

I grew up listening to Joseph Hill & Culture. I'll never forget purchasing my first Culture LP, Baldhead Bridge at Jack Ruby's Record Shop in Ocho Rios. Over the years, I had the opportunity to see Joseph perform live on 3 fantastic occasions and to even shake his hand and thank him for his contribution to reggae music. He'll be missed but his music and message to the world shall live on forever. Jah bless.
T-Richard <creative214@hotmail.com>
Dallas, TX USA -

One Bright Morning When My Work Is Over I Will Fly Away Home!!!
Mind's Eye Dub <mindseye@maltanet.net>
M'Scala, Malta -

Joseph Hill had a distinctive voice that was well suited in expressing lyrics of the sufferer. Several years back, I was painting our nursery prior to the birth of my first daughter. I can't tell you how many times I listened to the "Harder than the Rest" album while painting. And yet, I never grew weary of that album. I can still play it and have the same sense of elation that it brought with the first listen. I am deeply saddened by his passing and wish my best to his family. He certainly left a large volume of music behind to provide solace to all. Rest in peace.
Will
USA -

My deepest sympathy goes out to Culture's family. He did a magnificent performance at reggae sunsplash. I am with the media and my company was very priveleged to have the last interview with him. He is a true brother of society, he has left us but his music will never die. Jah bless.
sydonnie <sydonnie_scarlett8@hotmail.com>
jamaica -

My life has been enriched listening and dancing to Joseph Hill's music. His voice lives on in my imagination. I'll miss not seeing him perform on stage, but on the larger stage, he lives on. karen
karen <shedances@gmail.com>
las vegas, nm USA -

The first song I can remember from Culture was "I Don't Want To Be Left Out of Zion Gates" I still love that song, and was quite ashamed when I realized that it was not in my collection... I will correct that today. My condolences to Mr. Hill's family and his band members. His music will live on, and I hope that he will get the honor and respect deemed him from his fans through out the world. Jamaica and the music world has lost a very important member. He has certainly touched many live including mine. Respect and honor to you Mr. Hill as you continue your journey.
Michele <mishibu65@yahoo.com>
Bronx, NY USA -

I WAS VERY GREATFUL FOR GETTING TO SEE U TWICE AND MEET WIT U ONCE LAST YEAR ON REGGAE ON THE ROCKS IN COLORADO. I WAS SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS OF YOUR PASSING. MY TRU CONDOLENCE TO YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THE REGGAE WORLD. U WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. MAY JAH BLESS U ON THIS NEW JOURNY!!! ALWAYS THE BEST, BLESSED LOVE JOSEPH.................. KEEP FLYING THE FLAG RED..GREEN..GOLD.. YOUR BREDREN, GIL TRUJILLO
GIL TRUJILLO <TRULUCH@YAHOO.COM>
PUEBLO, CO USA -

When I and I was down in the valley for an long time, I and I never get weary...... Joseph, last wednesday We went to your concert, and now you've returned to The Highest Himself.. May Jah bless your soul and may you rest in peace.. Jah Bless
Dion <master_dmb@hotmail.com>
Nieuwegein , Netherlands -

Rest In Power.
zOnk675 <zonk675@yahoo.com>
Costa Mesa, CA USA -

It is with great shock and sadness that I heard today about the passing of Joseph. We had many good times together: in Columbia, Florida, Arizona, etc. My deepest condolences to Pauline and the rest of the family. I wish I had had the opportunity to see him in his most recent visits here to the states, unfortunately, I had not seen him in a few years, and now regret that I never will see his unique smiling face again. Joe, you are a great poet and man of the people, and your words and music will live forever. Give thanks for the blessings you gave us all. To Albert: please contact me at your earliest convenience. Please let me know where to send flowers or donations. Thank you. Peace.
Terri Larsen-Shifman <mysticmtnevents@msn.com>
Apache Junction, AZ USA -

We all miss you badly, you were a voice for the poor and oppressed across the globe.May your soul rest in peace. Lydon Billings
/Lydon Billings <lydonsenior@hotmail.com>
Portmore, Jamaica -

SWEDEN will miss your :( :(
P.T <kliojsss@hotmail.com>
sweden -

" I don't want to be left out of Zion Gates " Oh bro. Joseph . Africa lost a true son you will always be ina di heart of the Africans which you show love so much too
Michael Obong <geoobo@aol.com>
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Joseph Hill has been a powerful inspiration to I and I worldwide. Joseph was always kind, genuine and sincere man to me, the few times I had the pleasure of meeting him. I am very saddened to hear this news. I, as many world over will miss him. The man toured and toured, tirelessly spreading the love of Jah Rastafari over the whole earth with his beautiful voice and message. Thank you bredrin. My love and respects to MrsP, Kenyatta, Tilford Nelson, Albert Walker and the whole Hill and Culture family. Blessed Love. "I am not ashamed to say that I love JAH"
Rob Connelly <dreadlion13@gmail.com >
Northampton , Ma USA -

Joseph was the defination of rasta. Joseph is next to Bob Marley. The legend, you shall forever be remembered. Rasta!
Edem Atiase <teledem@yahoo.com>
Accra, Ghana -

I am deeply sad by the passing of our great reggae artist. Culture - Joseph Hill is my favorite since my childhood. It is an honour to listen to his great reggae music, and I am proud to have listned to most of his great albums. I am gonna miss you my brother but your great music will live on forever for all reggae generations.
Benyam Erdachew <berdachew@yahoo.com>
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -

RIP ... GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL. MJ AND KARLIJN jALLOH FROM SIERRA LEONE THX FOR MUSIC
mj en karlijn <karlijn_84@hotmail.com>
bergen op zoom, nederland -

IT´s so sad to hear that Mr. Joseph Hill from Culter passed. I can not believ why such a man has to go so early. Much love and respect for Mr. Joseph Hill from Germany.. Give thanks
Benni from Germany <reinigungsband@lycos.de>
Ingolstadt, Bavaria Germany -

He was my teacher i love him i respect him end i believe in him for me i lost a very very great man am so sad that i hoop his soul wil rest in peace.i wish the whole hill family the best.Am also path of the family i mis him sooooo much. JOSEPH I LOVE YOU EN I WIL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,YOU HAVE DONE WHAT JAH TOLD YOU TO DO,BUT REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.RESPECT TO YOU HILL END THANKXXXXX. GREETINGS TO YOU FROM MAXWELL FROM AMSTERDAM. I MIS YOU I LOVE YOU TOO.BYEEEEEEEEE.
maxwell mus <alphamus@hotmail.com>
amsterdam, holland -

Bless you Joseph. Thank you for all the inspiration you gave me for life. You will never be forgotten.
Ben Jammin L Fresko Reece <Jammincardiff@aol.com>
Cardiff City, Wales -

Culture's releases for Virgin are among my top 5 favourite reggae of all time, the song writing and harmonies are so sophisticated compared to most other reggae, and Mr Hill had such a beautiful, soulful, smoky, emotional voice. After the seventies (the so called golden era of roots ) Joseph Hill continued to deliver quality song writing and positive vibes. Listening to Culture, you really get the feeling they meant what they sung, and didn't just use some clichéd phrases that rhymed. His music is an inspiration and brings big big positive vibrations, and I don't say this about every music. It is a shame Joseph Hill died so young, but his music will last on!! Dries Van Cann
dries <dries_vancann@yahoo.co.uk>
Belgium -

Hard to believe. Malawi loves reggae very much and Joseph Culture Hill is a household name. Malawians' love for the man can be said to be 'immesearable'. Definately, Malawi should grieve.
Bro Chim <chim44@hotmail.com>
Blantyre, Malawi -

King of Rasta, we will miss you !!! You gave us a great time at your last Reggea Sunday Festival in Eindhoven on the 12th of August 2006. We thank you for your great music, we will treasure your message. R.I.P Culture, we will always remember you. Joanne & Maikel alias Ras Biggs
Joanne & Maikel Klas <jalomuk@wanadoo.nl>
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands -

I am still numb and I can't express the pain I felt when I heard the tragic news on Saturday morning... Joseph Hill... Our reggae father is gone! A more authentic Rasta Priest has never trod this earth...so talented, wise, kind and prophetic! I was blessed to have seen him perform twice this year alone (at WXPN and SNWMF) and had been fortunate enough to have seen Culture at least 15 times since 2000 alone! When performing this summer at the Seirra Nevada World Music Festival in June this summer Mr. Hill took a break while on stage and explained to the crowd: "MUSIC is no longer a job for me....it is an INTERNATIONAL DUTY!" Jah Jah guide I coming in and protect I coming out Mr. Hill! We're all gonna miss you, you shall never be replaced! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "You know people should respect one another. To be used, abused, refused and our hearts trampled by fear, and living in doubt, thinking we are living on top of the world. No we shouldn't live that way. We have to seek happiness, love, mutual respect, joy and justice of God around us, and peace would find its rightful place." ~ Joseph Hill
Daniel Poruban <fari99@supernet.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA -

It always was that whenever Joseph Hill performed I would be moved to stand at his feet. Joseph stood for our high ideal of Truth. Like another Joseph he was clothed with a coat of many colours; a dreamer and interpreter of the times; the phenomenal was his field of action. How excellent are his works in all the lands! Rest well trustworthy servant your light will not be dimmed. Love and blessings of peace to the family.
Elaine Wint <elaine_wint@yahoo.com>
Kingston, Jamaica -

Rest In Peace Sir, Even though u have passed on your music never will! PEACE
Timlin Tha Prophet <timlinstein@aol.com>
Uk -

Thank you so much Joseph for all the wonderful music you blessed us with. Your words and works will continue to inspire the masses!
DJ-RJ <texasreggaelist@yahoo.com>
Austin, TX USA -

Rest In Peace Joseph Hill. Blessed Love. - Faah
Farrah Banks <ital80@hotmail.com>
Anguilla -

Jah see him through! Iman bex wild when mi heaar Joseph has pass out.But what God has decided cannot be stopped by anyone. I know he has finished his work as a preacher, inspirer, our brother and our everything. We ll miss u Joseph. Let Jah light shine upon u as you trod through the road to mount Zion. Till we meet again, tatai!
Collins Ackah <ackahdesign@yahoo.com>
Takoradi, wr Ghana -

My sincere and deepest sympathies to Ms.P and family,the band, and the many friends of Joseph Hill. Although he has trodded on through the gates of Holy Mt Zion,his spirit will live on forever in his music. Give thanks and praise! Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted." Let the joy of the Lord be your strength.
Irie Denise <Irieprincess1@aol.com>
Bridgeport, Ct USA -

Thank you very Much Mr. Hill, May Jah rest your soul in peace
Allan <ashooashoo@msn.com>
minneapolis, MN USA -

Culture was the first reggae band I witnessed live, and they made a massive -- and instant -- impact on how I heard music, looked at and felt with the world, and even lived my daily life. I always felt like I was in the presence of genuine greatness whenever I celebrated Culture's music live, in the company of countless others, in the years since that first experience. My most heartfelt sympathies go out to Joseph's family and friends. A prophet may die, but he will continue to inspire through his words, his music, and the memories we carry with us.
R. Squibbs
USA -

He was my hero. My favourite living artist up until this past weekend. Though I was born in 1977,(The year Culture released Two Sevens Clash) I've been a Culture fan for over 10 years. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2004 when he came to Anguilla to perform for the Moonsplash Music Festival. I also got the great opportunity to chat with him during that time, and was not surprised to know how HUMBLE this man was. Culture's music has inspired me, taught me and entertained me. The world is a better place because of Joseph Hill. I just want to say THANKS for all that he has done for me and Reggae music. Rest In Peace. Blessed Love! - Faah
Farrah Banks <ital80@hotmail.com>
Anguilla -

Joseph Hill,May Jah shine his light eternal on you.From your adopted country Sierra leone. We will miss you but never forget you. We will try to live by your messages!
ERNEST WEBBER <guildexports@hotmail.com>
USA -

RIP
Renki
USA -

My deepest condolence to the family of Mr Joseph Hill. How saddened I am to hear of the passing of a great reggae ambassodor. Joseph Hill, Culture was an inspiration to many. As an elder he blessed us with his music and gave those of us who trod the road the strength to carry on. Lyrics contained in Natty never get Weary, Love shines brighter than the morning sun, Wings of a Dove and the rest of his catalogue are anthems to all. We must cherish the elder ambassadors who work tirelessly to bring their music to us, because when their time comes all we will have are memories and what wonderful memories they are because we can say we were there and were blessed. My final thoughts to his family whilst they mourn their loss is the Nyabinghi chant, There is no night in Zion there is no night there, HalleluJAH there is No night there, for RASTAFARI is my light and we need no candle light, HalleluJAH there is no night there. Jah Bless, Jah Guide, Hail Rastafari.
Sister Julie, Brothers Reuben and Issacher <julie.dublin@thpct.nhs.uk>
London, England -

Très touché et peiné a la fois pour vous Madame HILL et à son ingenieux fils qui doivent etre bouleversés par cette séparation. Pleurons Joseph parceque nous ne lui avons pas tout dit et lui aussi ne nous n'a pas laisser les dernières consignes avant de s'en aller. JAH t'a fait faire un grand tour aupres de tes père en afrique ( Côte d'Ivoire )avant de te reprendre. Je penses à G.KOUAKOU qui doit etre énormement triste parcequ'il vient de perdre un père qui lui vouait amour et respect.Que JAH veuille t'acceuilir à ses cotés avant nos prochaines retrouvailles. ADIEU JOSEPH HILL....
BIG M. <pcisa@free.fr>
Paris, FRANCE -

I'm sadden by this news. Joseph "Culture" Hill you will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest In Peace. My condolences to the Hill family. JAH Bless
Wil il kinia Jones <jonesvsimonr@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL USA -

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JOSEPH “CULTURE" HILL IS FLYING WITH THE ANGELS - BY LAUREN DRUMMOND

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Scripts for this book created by Matt Wright and can be found at Matt's Script Archive