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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 You touched me with your sweet music especially your amazing sound.Anyway i will remember you through your music.Jah is somehow selfish he selects the best to join him!may he grant Joe's family courage and comfort during this trying moment.Rest in peace. Martin Mutwiri <martomtwiri@yahoo.com> Nairobi, N/A Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:54:20 (EDT) Rest in peace soldier only Jah Know GAW <wardg19@yahoo.com> - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:33:51 (EDT) My name is Elisha Twumasi Ankrah A.k.a culture E.. i feel pitty that we have loose our lovely brother culture well i cant say anything much but what i can say is that our alimight jah will put him in paradize. Culture may ur soul rest in perfect peace Thanx culture E <culture_e@yahoo.com> Accra, accra Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:18:48 (EDT) I n I shall truely miss your cultural lessons and your poetic teachings... I n I will reason and meditate as you take your seat next to I n I father. Jah Live. Ras Deko Abba Nkosi <dekonkosi@yahoo.com> - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:17:50 (EDT) I HAD THE HONOUR OF TOURING WITH JOSEPH HILL AND CULTURE IN 1999 ON THE SPIRIT OF UNITY WORLD TOUR ALL ACROSS THE USA FOR 8 WEEKS. ALSO ON THAT TOUR WERE THIRD WORLD, MAXI PRIEST, RAS SHILO, STEEL PULSE, MONIFAH, RED FOX, DAVID KIRTON, ARTURO TAPPIN AND THE REST OF THE BARBADOS INVASION. IT WAS INDEED AN HONOUR AND A BLESSING TO BE IN HIS COMPANY. REGGAE HAS LOST A TRUE SOLDIER AND HIS MUSIC WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON. REST ON MY BROTHER, "NATTY NEVER GET WEARY YET" CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS WIFE, CHILDREN AND THE BAND. BIGGIE IRIE BIGGIE IRIE <biggieirie@hotmail.com> BARBADOS - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:15:15 (EDT) you had always said in your music that you wanted to go see jah pretty face and walk on street of glory and we knew that day would come but we never knew it would be so sudden.I miss u great man in all endeavours, the world has lost a mighty man, great man and a king. You are gone but you would never ever be forgotten, you rest in our memories may jah Almighty preserve your soul. May your soul rest in perfect Peace jeremy flyne-ackah <flyneackah@yahoo.com> yonkers, ny united states - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:00:59 (EDT) BIG BLOW TO ROOTS REGGAE.THE GENIUS IS ALSO GONE.SHAME TO BABYLON AND HIS WICKEDNESS.HE IS DONE ENOUGH TO ENSURE REGGAE MUSIC SHALL LIVE FOREVER.I BELIEVE HE IS RESTING AND NOT DEAD.REST IN PEACE BROTHER HILLS.RASTAFARI Gilbert O Hills <gilberthills@yahoo.com> London, U K - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 21:00:40 (EDT) AS DE GREAT MAN IMSELF SPOKE...NO SEGREGATION, WORLD PEACE, DAWG A GO NYAM DAWG... WHO ARE WE GONNA LOOK UP TO NOW? OH DEAR JAH THAT GIVETH AND TAKETH; WHY NOW? WE SHALL FOREVER MISS YOU PAPA JOE, YOU WERE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, ALL I HAD TO DO WAS TO LISTEN TO YOU AND MA DAY WAS FINE! I KNOW NOT WE GONNA DO WITHOUT YOUR DIVINE GUIDANCE IN YOUR NUMEROUS LYRICS ALL OF WHICH TILL TODAY HAVE VERY POSITIVE INFLUENCES ON THE YOUTH OF TODAY AND WILL ALWAYS DO... REST IN PERFECT PEACE!!!!! AND JUST KNOW THAT WHERE EVER YOU FIND YOURSELF JAH WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU...YOUR FAMILY WILL BE LOOKED AFTER. JAH BLESS UNO!!! RASTAFARAI XXXXXXXXXXXX BLESSED AS NAYA BINGHI CHANTS... ALFRED NAYA BINGHI PRIDDY <NAYABINGHI1982@YAHOO.COM> LONDON, UK - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 20:57:41 (EDT) My humble african brother, the almighty has chosen you to leave this here planet and to rest in his arms. A well deserved rest!! I'm so glad and blessed that I've seen you perform live twice in Amsterdam the last couple of years...But eventhough you're gone your music and your lyrics will live on for many, many years to come!! Jah bless my brethren Gersom Uden <extreme_13@hotmail.com> Paramaribo, Suriname (South-America) - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 20:06:48 (EDT) Greetings to all in the name His Majesty Jah. The world has lost another prophet and many followers will be lost in the wilderness. I have been to many of Culture's concerts in north America, Europe and in Africa and I had the chance to spend some time with him in Montreal. And I must say that he always delivered the message straight from his heart and with true inspiration to the poeple. Every body leaves his concert with blessings and hope and most of all LOVE and PEACE,and as Joseph always says Reggae is something that you feel and hear. My deepest sympaties to his entire family and the whole Rasta World. JAH LIVE!!!!!!!! Dan U <danandy@sympatico.ca> montreal, Quebec Canada - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 19:43:30 (EDT) MY COMDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE RASTAS. SIR JOSEPH HILL WAS AN INPIRER TO MANY YOUNG, WHEN WE LOST THE LEGEND ROBERT NESTA MARLEY OF BLESSED MEMORY. HE MADE MADE UNDERSTAND THAT SO LONG AS HE (HILL) LEAVES REAGAE MUSIC NEVER DIES IN HIS LYRICS OF (WHERE THE TREE FALLS-PAY DAY). I STILL REMEMBER, THE SHOCK HE HAD WHEN HE HEARD IN THE NEWS OF BOB'S DEATH, IN ONE OF HIS TRIBUTE LYRICS TO BOB, I ALSO HAD THAT SHOCK EVEN MORE WHEN I HEARD OF HIS. WE WILL STILL REMEMBER YOU WITH THE LEGACY YOU'VE LEFT BEHIND. I KNOW DEFINITELY YOU GONNA SEE JAH'S PREETY FACE AS HE HAS TAKEN WHAT BELONGS TO HIM. MAY YOU REST IN THE BOSSOM OF JAH. JAH LOVE AND KNOW. RAS BELLA <CRESPO5000@yahoo.com> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 19:07:10 (EDT) The world has suffered a great loss; a true giant – a Humble African has gone to meet Jah. Though sadden by his passing I’m also grateful for the wonderful legacy he has left behind. His music oh so harmonius, his message so strong, conscious and vibrant will live on forever. He was a champion for the oppressed and was very critical of the corrupt, check ‘Be Honest’ from Three Sides To My Story. It a pity no promoter had the vision to bring him to Belize. I cherish my collection of his albums (22) and play his music everyday. So long my brother So long! RIP Joseph Hill. JAH BLESS Berisford Codd <coddbe@yahoo.com> Belize, Belize - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 18:41:43 (EDT) Big respect for his music, for the man, big tribute to Joseph Hill. Tozy Amiens, France - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 18:07:19 (EDT) big tribute to joseph hill...reggae investigator,love and peace ambassador!I&I will remember your music for a long long long time! Shine on the right side of H.I.M......JAH BLESS!!! jules amiens, france - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 18:03:46 (EDT) SIR JOSEPH HILLS,I RESPECT THE I THEM MOST AND WILL FOREVER MISS YOU PHYSICALLY, BUT,MENTALLY,SPIRITUALLY AND MOST OF ALL MUSICALLY WE ALL GONNA MISS YOU DEARLY.IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU COME FROM, HIS MUSIC (REGGAE) IS ALWAYS GONNA BE ARROUND TO - TEACH,PREACH,UPLIFT,GUIDE,PROTECT AND GET YOU TO RALLY ARROUND JAH-JAH'S THRONE. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE REST OF HIS TEAM "CULTURE" AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. WE ALL SHOULD REALIZE THIS:SIR J. HILLS IS THE BEST AND GREATEST THING TO HAPPEN TO THE WORLD ON JANUARY 22,1949.ON THE 19 DAY OF AUGUST,2006,THE WHOLE WORLD HAS COME TO REALIZE THAT,FOR REAL, JAH GAVE HIM TO THE WORLD AND HE HAS TAKEN HIM TO GIVE HIM A RESTING PLACE.LET THE WORLD NOT FORGET THAT HE IS A "RASTA".WHICH MEANS THAT,HE FOREVER LIVETH.NOW,WE;AS BLACK PEOPLE MUST STILL UNITE AND CALL ON JAH TO HELP US PUT OUR 'ALL' TOGETHER AND MAKE SURE THAT WE CONTINUE WITH HIS LEGACIES,SO HIS "WILL" BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS ACCORDING TO HIS MANY INSPIRATIONS THAT HE HAS ALREADY GIVING TO THE WORLD.HE HAS BEEN HOPING THAT THIS WORLD WILL BE BETTER OF,ONE DAY. SIR JOSEPH HILLS!!SIR JOSEPH HILLS!!SIR JOSEPH HILLS!! "MAY YOU REST IN THE MOST PERFECTNESS OF PEACE".WE ALL LOVE U.EVEN THE WORLD LEADERS WILL MISS.AMEN. REGINALD NFOJOH <nfojoh@yahoo.com> OSU, ACCRA GHANA, W/A - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:59:04 (EDT) a humble and concious african brethren has left to zion leaving his legacy of positive music behind here on earth. we shall keep the fire burning by spreading the love through your music lets praise jah robert ashley <bobby.aga@blueyonder.co.uk> sheffield, england - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:48:05 (EDT) We are sad to hear of "culture's" passing, what a voice we have lost. Our deepest condolenses to the Family, friends and lets not forget the "Fans". We will miss you Joseph....BLESS Ana, Frank & Destiny Mr. & Mrs. Frank Alves <anaalves@sympatico.ca> Brampton, Ont Canada - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:43:24 (EDT) PEACE, blessings; always RASPECT to thee Joseph Hill, kind brother; great songwriter, singer, performer. Among some of my favorites of your classics- album wise- are: HARDER THAN THE REST, HUMBLE AFRICAN, PAYDAY, ONE STONE,TRUST ME... so many.. IN the flesh, you always gave your best- the love, laughter, joy and humor is , was and shall be inspiring. Thank you for your friendship, and great vibration. My love and empathy to the entire Hill family, friends, colleagues, and listeners; peace makers. I know your SPIRIT is strong, whole and PRESENT. Amen. OM. RASTAFARI! Tftka aka daggakarab <daggakarab@juno.com> everett, wa us - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:34:55 (EDT) I loved you so much, and have only good memories from your contribution to the musical world of Jah. Stay Forever Blessed by Lord Shri Nityananda Balarama. Hari-priya <hari-priya@shyamananda.se> stockholm, - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:28:45 (EDT) Dear Brother Joeseph, We are truly honored to have spent time with you in July at our place. People in the BVI will not forget the fabulous performance you gave us that rainy night. You sent positive vibes and thanks and praise to our God Almighty everywhere you went. We loved being with you and getting to know you, Pauline, and the rest of Culture. May you rest in peace our brother. See you in the promise land. All the best to sister Pauline and the brothers. Oneness, Kareem and Val Rhymer, your friends at Myett's and the BVI (the beat goes on...) Myett's <myettent@surfbvi> Cane Garden Bay, Tortola British Virgin Islands - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 17:19:41 (EDT) mighty joseph is gone the man the spirit of jah was upon he did what he must but not only what he can truth and uprightness he held fast mighty joseph was areal man from his first to world peace he stood and fought for justice a dignified mark he left on a civilization bereft of morality sanity mighty joseph was all for humanity kaida flowers <kaidaflowers_77@hotmail.com> philadelphia, pennsylvania united states - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 16:58:28 (EDT) My condolances to all who loved and knew Joesph Hill well. His words and music had a definite affect in and on my life. This continues after his passing. Blessings to all. Jah Guide! Rastafari. Ric Schwichtenberg <RSchwichtenberg@stu.matcmadison.edu> Madison, WI USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 16:42:25 (EDT) My deepest condolances...JAH BLESS rAs - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 16:41:26 (EDT) ONE LOVE MY BROTHER,MAY THE BLESSES OF JAH RASTAFARI BE UPON YOU FOREVER AND EVER. ras i sonic <zaksonic@yahoo.com> obuasi, ashanti ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 16:20:15 (EDT) "The fittest of the fittest in these days will live forever, forever, forever, forever....." Geza Tokes <tokesg@hotmail.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 15:54:00 (EDT) Culture was one of us. A man of the people. I had the honour and pleasure of chilling with him in Ghana. Musically, he was truly one of the best the world has seen. We will miss him, but a spirit like Joseph Hill will never die. To his wife and family, i send my deepest condolences. And know that all conscious brothers and sistas will keep his message alive. Long live Joseph Hill. Long live Culture. BLAKOFE <blakofe@kofebean.org> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 15:37:45 (EDT) The Great Rastafari man,JosefHill,has gone forward to the ancestors,and ini left here,are the worst for this Great Ras passing,Josef coined the phrase'Rastitute,for those brothera who like to shave round the chin,blessed be his mantribution to the struggle for total liberation,for Africans at home and abroad.RastafariHaileSelassie1st,bless JosefHill,upward and foriver. RastaBrown <rastabrownuk@yahoo.co.uk> London, - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 15:34:38 (EDT) I’m from Guyana and the people down there have a lot of respect and admiration for Joseph Hill and Culture. My condolences goes out the his family. Brother Hill we will meet in Zion. Blessed Jah Rastafari Rasyogi Rasyogi <Rasyogi2002@yahoo.com> Kissimmee, FL USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 15:28:00 (EDT) ONE LOVE MY BROTHER,WALK GOOD UNTIL WE MEET IN THAT HOLY PLACE CALL MT.ZION.YOU BROUGHT THE MESSAGE OF PEACE,LOVE,STRUGGLES,PRIDE AND PERSEVERANCE OF OUR PEOPLE TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL.YOU BROUGHT SO MUCH JOY TO US THROUGH YOUR MUSIC WHICH WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.YOU HAVE NEVER FAILED JAH IN DELIVERING HIS MESSAGE TO ALL,PEACE BE UNTO YOU MY BROTHER.. DURVAL MCKOY <DMAK1331@AOL.COM> - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 15:19:16 (EDT) It is very sad to have learned about Joseph hill daeth,i saw him here in neuchatel on the 30th of july,here in switzerland and he was one of the my best reggea musician,i like to listen to his music coz he dont only sing but he has message.May Jah Almighty rest his soul in peace till we meet.I send my condolences to all his family members and all the people who knew him coz i feel very sad and its hard to believe.Take heart my people we all wait to die also but i would have liked him to live long and give us more message.i am originally from Kenya,east Africa. fatuma adam <jabilkamash@yahoo.com> bern, switzerland - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:41:52 (EDT) Joseph Hills was a great 'Rastafrican' and shall be remembered as a legend in reggae music. He is alone in the wilderness with JAH almighty.His reggae message reached beyond all hills and valleys.It was indeed a righteous cause. Peace be with him in Zion. Kathos Jibao Mattai <Argbortima@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA-Sierra Leone - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:41:25 (EDT) Joseph um ícone do Reggae mundial. Assisti um show do Culture aqui no Brasil e presenciei um dos shows mais importantes da minha vida. Uma banda com um estilo clássico de reggae music... estou triste e com muito pesar que recebo a notícia da morte um dos mitos do reggae internacional. Fico feliz por saber que o Culture não vai acabar, o filho de Joseph vai assumir o posto e honrar seu pai, fazendo um reggae muscic de qualidade e com as letras descrevendo a realidade dos dias de hoje. Joseph fica com Deus!! Um abraço Flavio Ricardo Vêra Brasil - São Paulo Flavio Ricardo <flaviopraia@yahoo.com.br> São Paulo, SP Brasil - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:29:18 (EDT) To our beloved Brother and teacher, an humble African with words of wisdom. His spirit and music lives for I ver in our heart. One Love for the family. Rasela Foundation <info@rasela.nl> vlissingen, netherlands - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:10:52 (EDT) Another "HUGH" Legend gone home to the Most High. The human work is over now, but his impact in the world musically will always be around. (May his soul rest with the Higher One JAH!!!!!). 30/8/2006 Dexter Salmon <dextersalmon@yahoo.com> n/a, n/a Jamaica - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:04:35 (EDT) I saw him in Uppsala Reggae Festival before his death and he looked so well. When I read about his dead I get very sad but I'm happy that I meet him before he died... Rest In Peace! We will always love you... Bless! Jazmin <ybett88@hotmail.com> Uppsala, Sweden - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 14:02:29 (EDT) Rest In Peace Joseph!! I cant fully Describe JOY You have bought to Me and all others in over Quarter Decade when i bought your "Two sevens Clash album" and many other Culture albums!!! THANK YOU JOSEPH REST IN PEACE!!! Kai Widell <kawide@gmail.com> Helsinki, Finland - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 13:12:55 (EDT) You was always the voice of humble people!! Afrika will never forget you!! you live in their hearts!!! LALA MAHALI PEMA JOSEPH HILL AMEN!! ....RAS JENGO - TANZANIA Ras Jengo <jengo96@yahoo.co.uk> DSM, TANZANIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:48:57 (EDT) when you were born you was the only one crying and everyone else laughing.now you are gone everyone is crying and you are the only one laughing.thanks for the many times we sat together in mt.vernon and at your shows at SOB in nyc.you have worked hard,enjoy your rest.sista P stay firm. khani <redbug331@aol.com> mt.vernon, ny usa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:45:14 (EDT) Hey Rasta Joseph Hill!! why you leave us so soon!! I know your words will keep on inspiring and awake people of this world forever!! you was alwayz against oppressors!! always the voice of poors!! you'll live in our hearts forever!!! RAS JENGO - DSM TANZANIA Ras Jengo <jengo96@yahoo.co.uk> Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:42:12 (EDT) MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE... Justice Secka <boromyaibubah@yahoo.com> Braunschweig, Germany GAMBIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:38:19 (EDT) MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE... Justice Secka <boromyaibubah@yahoo.com> Braunschweig, Germany GAMBIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:38:18 (EDT) MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE... Justice Secka <boromyaibuba@yahoo.com> Braunschweig, Germany GAMBIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:37:57 (EDT) MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE... Justice Secka <boromyaibuba@yahoo.com> Braunschweig, Germany GAMBIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:35:33 (EDT) the world has lost lost a true messenger,a humble african,an inspirer,a peace maker,a brave,a legend,an african who fought for the equal right for all blacks.i know he has landed on the ithiopian land where milk ,corn and wine awaits him.Jah knows why.Brother joseph ,we will always remember you and your message.you are a true example for the world.Jah be with you nana poku yeboah <elcidee@yahoo.com> Kumasi , Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:31:06 (EDT) Since a long time, culture was our favorite live reggae band. Each time (and there are a lot) Joseph and culture's band give us the pleasure, the vibes and the trust. We meet them many times and each time we appreciate them. Now we are really sad, and Joseph ever stay in ours hearts. We give condolences to Pauline, their childrens, to Albert Walker and the band. to our friend Robin . We know your are a family . the Culture family. We praise for him. leo & jessica (bamba production) <leo123@wanadoo.fr> orléans, france - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:29:03 (EDT) i feel that part of me is gone with my hero but i will not miss him for long afterall he left over 25 albums with us he lives in his music bongobiko <bongobiko@yahoo.com> accra, ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:14:46 (EDT) RESPECTTTTT zoran - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:08:30 (EDT) R#E#S#P#E#C#T zoran <zoran.babic@kr.t-com.hr> krapina, croatia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:05:37 (EDT) Sincwe my early ages(around 5),I started loving reggae because Mr Joseph Hill!His songs where full songs motivation.I grew up in a very diadvantaged family but his songs where leading me to success!I was just wishing to see him on stage though i didn't get opportunity to see him the time he was in SA!I wish to come to his funeral but@the moment i don't have any inform about how to get there!MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!!His music will be played forever!From SAMMY SEGWALE!! MR MORARO SAMUEL SEGOALE <morarosamuel@yahoo.com> PRETORIA, MEDUNSA SOUTH AFRICA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:49:29 (EDT) IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY SELLASIE I THE FIRST,I WANT TO PASS MY HUMBLE CONDOLENCES TO SISTER PAULINE,KENYATTA,FANS AND MANY OTHERS WHO BELIEVE IN REGGAE .IT'S TOO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT GREAT MAN HAS PASSED AWAY.HE CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO THE YOUTH OF TODAY,HIS MUSIC WILL GUIDE JAH CHILDREN CONTINOUSLY.HONOURABLE JOSEPH HILL YOU MUSIC MAKES ME TO FEEL IRIE,YOU ALSO TAUGHT ME HOW TO OVERSTAND ONE ANOTHER.RAS HILL I THANK YOU A LOT.LASLTY,MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.PEACE,LOVE AND HARNONY.JAH WILL GUIDE ENDLESSLY.IRIE!!! hlalele morapedi <china4life@yahoo.com> bloemfontein, s.a africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:43:14 (EDT) Tribute in Memory of Joseph
Hill
When we met each other
You were curious and funny...
With your new top-hat
And starched tail.
And when I looked at You
Your eyes were smiling softly.
Now You don’t belong to this earth
You fly free in the infinite sky
I saw the angels
While they offered you the wings
And they led You by the hand
Over there...towards the immense shine
That no eyes can see
And my soul cannot imagine
A better place for You, now.
There is no reason then
For these warm tears
That are rolling over my face
But while I’m gathering them...
They are clear and pure.
And reflect that same light.
They are gems...
Gems of love shaped
By my heart’s sweetnes
And this is all
That I can give now...
With my blessing.
Blessed are Those
Who sow ecstasy and joy
Instead of sorrow
Music, songs and dances
Instead of riot.
And the echoes of their steps
Resound in the air forever
They are bravest warriors
Claiming
Peace, Justice and Liberty...
Farewell sweet flower
Farewell in a new dawn
Farewell in “His” heart’s Eternal
Light.
One Love
Brother
One Love
MESSAGE
I had just returned to Italy from Richmond, when I knew
of Joseph Hill’s death.
The Culture’s Concert in Richmond had been wonderful.
I remember the Light in Joseph’s eyes...His smile...
I do remember the salutations, the hugs...
As well as Robin’s surprise when he saw me again;
there in Jamaica, his own land!
Now, my heart has been praying for days and it’ s
talking to me with a clearest and strongest voice.
It cannot keep in silence, nor it wants to.
So, I’m turning to You All the same prayer.
I’m talking to anyone who is able to meet them
now.
Please, give them a heartly hug for me, even to Joseph
family.
Please do it for me, because I have no possibility to
be there phisically.
Please, give them this message, just to let them know
how much my heart is near to them.
More than it has ever been.
The sorrow they are living is the same of mine,
in the deep of the soul.
Nevertheless, I feel a great hope is borning and raising, and becoming
more and more sure in itself.
Surely, I will feel the tough harmony of their Music
very soon.
I do know this.
And within that Music, Joseph will continue to live
forever together with us all.
One Love
Sara Gambino <Sariah@alice.it> Legnano, Italia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:27:59 (EDT) May Holy Emmanuel, Jah Rastafari rest wi Fathers soul in itinual peace. Pole Mama Pauline Hill, Kenyatta n di whole family. Jahsure Moruler <jahsure2000@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:25:05 (EDT) Joseph is laughing and the world has lost a true reggae Ambassador. Blesssings to his family and friends. Icerely,Ras Charles Jones Ras Charles Jones <irationvibe@yahoo.com> Binghamton, NY USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:20:46 (EDT) He was a man I respected and loved to listen to all the time. He was a simple down to earth person that fought injustice in society, hypocracy and double standards. His death is indeed an irrepairable loss to the world, especially, lovers of raggae. CULTURE I wish you well till we meet again. Rest in perfect peace. Louis Kuukpen <louiskuukpen@yahoo.com> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:12:46 (EDT) He was a man I respected and loved to listen to all the time. He was a simple down to earth person that fought injustice in society, hypocracy and double standards. His death is indeed an irrepairable loss to the world, especially, lover of raggae. CULTURE I wish you well till we meet again. Rest in perfect peace. Louis Kuukpen <louiskuukpen@yahoo.com> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:08:08 (EDT) Joe hill u still live,respect to u n family. your music is 'more teachings'.i lov it.rest in peace joe. Ruth bangel <rjoshak@yahoo.com> Nairobi, kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:05:42 (EDT) I MISS THIS GREAT MAN AND HE IS A GREAT MAN,AND I CRIED WHEN I HEARD ABOUT HIS DEATH.MAY GOD GIVES HIM GOOD ROD AND GOOD ANGELS TO BE BY HIS SIDE.JAH BLESS ALL RASTAS Momodou <modouboy2006@yahoo.com> Warszawa, Poland - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:50:17 (EDT) Was 1988 when i see Culture live 1st time since that day i've never stop to hear Culture Music ciao Joseph and thanks for all Giovanni <graziosig@tiscali.it> Rome, Italy - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:39:00 (EDT) Jah know rasta,it is a pity fe see these true rasta man die! but in spirit he will always be with us , one love Jah Sound International The Netherlands jahwise <jahwise1@hotmail.com> holland - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:37:34 (EDT) WE SPEND 1 WEEK OF ROOTS AND CULTURE IN ABIDJAN LAST YEAR WHEN HE CAME.WE ALL REMENBER HIM AS MR HUMBLE AFRICAN I DID PRESENT HIS 2 SHOW N IT WAS AS RASTA A WONDERFULL MOMENT IN MY LIFE N I THINK HIM N DEZ PARKER 4 DAT. WE DONT BELIEVE IN DEATH SO HE STILL ALIVE IN AFRIKA WE US IN ZION IN SPIRIT. JAH BLESS EVERY DAY HIS MUSIC PLAYIN SOMEWHERE IN ABIDJAN ras jahypeet <jahypeet@yahoo.co.uk> abidjan, cote divoire - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:27:42 (EDT) Joseph wil truly be missed, such a humble man who was prepared to lie down at Zion doorway like a foot mat. Me is sure everyone wanted a slice of him and Zion can not be spared, he has finally gone to where he deserves to be! Even HIM the conquering Lion of the tribeof Judah hadto leave this earth. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace The Music is in the message and the message is in the music man! Peace, Love & Unity Harris Tinofara Mawire <kulturesoso@yahoo.com> Harare, Zimbabwe - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:21:12 (EDT) Truely, a candle in the wind has been blown - out, another legend of our time has departed, You would be sadly missed. Hail up RASTA 'cos the RASTA never DIE, You shall dwell in the secret place of the Most HIGH Rasgiddie <rasgiddie@yahoo.com> Accra, Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:10:24 (EDT) the vioce of joseph hills in my home in the mornings is a spritual devotion that promps me to reflect on life,we have mourned in my home from my brothers who are devoted christains culture always has a way of reminding us who we are and what we should do, jedidiah, dency,o'priest, myke pam, kesh, gerald. we pay our respect to you joseph hills and pray the father of our lord JESUS CHRIST to grant you eternal rest amen chuxy <chuxonuoha@yahoo.com> lagos, lagos nigeria - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:07:37 (EDT) A Genuine master of the concious reggae has past on and left and void in the musical arena live on my brother Culture in our hearts and in your music. JAH JAH SEE HIM A COME............ COME JOSEPH MY SON YOUR BROTHER BOB IS WAITING I believe he was well received Candace Matthias <kandycom@hotmail.com> KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:07:24 (EDT) I had the pleasure to see this wonderful artist in the flesh. I will miss you dearly and your music will live on as so will your spirit. Too many of our black prophets are leaving. It will be up to us revolutionaries to keep your message alive! You spirit will live on and in my libation to the ancestors you will always be paid homage! We will catch you in the whirlwind brother! All of my condolences go out to your wife and children along with the soldiers of CULTURE! Love and Respect due! Jah Rastafari! Amachi Truth <mysticuhuru@yahoo.com> richmond, va USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:07:09 (EDT) I N I DUS DUMBFOUNDED BOUT DIS SAD INFO BOUT DE GORGON INA RASTAFARI ROCKAS I-MON WAAN WISH ALL A CULTURE FAMBLY JAH GUIDANCE FI IM WIFE AN AFRIK IM SON I-MON NOH SEH JAH GWAINE TEKYA OF DE FAMBLY.RASTAFARI LOVE FROM STICKO OUTA GHANA WEST-AFRICA SOLOMON STICKO NIMAKOH <rushgh@yahoo.com> ACCRA, GH GHANA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 10:02:03 (EDT) We have trully lost a humble african. May the almihty jah rest his soul in eternal peace. I have never heard of an artist who just sings about justice, human rights and religion as Hill did. Actually the world has lost a first class trophy oscar luvaha <oscarluvano@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:46:46 (EDT) MAY JOSEPH "CULTURE" HILL'S SOUL REST IN PEACE YOUR LOVE AND MUSIC WILL BE MISSED.WE WILL RIGHT NOW,AND MUST KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE. KAUDZO CANAAN <ckaudzo@yahoo.co.uk> harare, zimbabwe - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:34:58 (EDT) Give thanks and praises to the most I Jah Rastafari, Jah Bless Joseph. Carlo Rubino <trinakria@hotmail.com> Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:34:15 (EDT) IT MA DEEP CRY 4 WHO EVER NEW JOSEPH HILL THE FATHER ND MOTHER OF CULTURE,THERE IS NA CA FIL THE GAP LEFT ONLY A TRUE RASTA WILL STAND STIL LIKE JOSEPH,JAH BLESS HIS SOUL AND KEEP HIM IN THE ENERNAL LIFE. PEACE LOVE ND UNITY TO THE PURE RASTA UR NAME SHALL RISE EVEN TO UR GRAND GRANDWOOD COZ OF WHAT U HAVE ALREADY LEFT TO US ND MORE THANKFULL TO U THAT U KNEW AND TOLD RASTA U DO NOT MUSIC COZ OF THE DOLLAR BUT 4 THE RASTA. R.I.P JOSEPH HILL (CULTURE) THANKS TO COME TO MA HOME LAND KENYA. GUIDANCE. PETER <petertyto@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, 254 KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:33:39 (EDT) NO AMOUNT OF WORDS,TEARS AND LAMENTATIONS CAN PAY FOR YOUR SUDDEN DEPATURE FROM THIS CONTROVERSAL WORLD.JAY GIVE YOU PEFECT AND EVERLASTING PEACE.YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR WORK AGAIST INJUSTIC,RACISM,WAR,POVERTY AND IMMORALITY.REST!REST!REST! GODFRED AGBEVANU <gfredoo@yahoo.com> ACCRA, GHANA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:32:30 (EDT) The watchman who sat upon the wall calling I and I to rally around Jahoviah's throne when he heared the the voice of the Most high saying "behold I come quicky to pay everyman according to the works the he has done". He became free from Babylon, but now he is free again. There was time that Joseph Hill as not, but there will never be a time that he is not. Death is the enemy that will conquered one day. Nkosinathi Notototo <nkosinathi.notototo@edu.ecprov.gov.za> King Williams Town, South Africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:25:15 (EDT) This is the saddest day for some of us who never heard reggae until Joseph Hill sang it. MHSRIP Hatchies Lusaka, Zambia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:21:46 (EDT) We in africa live reggae, we sleep reggae and eat reggae, this act of God has left us dumbfounded and join the jamaicans in mourning the loss of this great son and mentor, father. MHSRIEP Mwiinga <mwiinga.cheelo@undp.org> Lusaka, Zambia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 09:18:34 (EDT) A very butifull voice stopped singing on that day. I and all my frends that love you will keep on praying that one day we will meet you on the butiful show. Brother Joseph sleep, sleep.You may begone in flesh yet you work, message and love for humanity endures for every. PATRICK J REFFELL <preffell@crssl.org> FREETOWN , Sierra LeoneA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:57:21 (EDT) IT SAD BUT YET WE DAT FEEL KNOW THAT THRU THE POWER OF THE MOST HIGH JAH RASTAFARI OUR BOTHER FATHER GRANPA TEACHER PROPHET PREIST KING JOSEPH HILL CULTURE STILL LIVE WITH US JAH IS TOO KIND TO MAKE A MISTAKE RAS FIIFI MENSAH alais Fii cape town, brookyln s/afrikia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:52:38 (EDT) IT SAD BUT YET WE DAT FEEL KNOW THAT THRU THE POWER OF THE MOST HIGH JAH RASTAFARI OUR BOTHER FATHER GRANPA TEACHER PROPHET PREIST KING JOSEPH HILL CULTURE STILL LIVE WITH US JAH IS TOO KIND TO MAKE A MISTAKE RAS FIIFI MENSAH alais Fii cape town, brookyln s/afrikia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:52:13 (EDT) A slice of mount Zion is indeed for you!!!!!!! Justin Mwenyemasi <Kondwakachere@yahoo.com> Lilongwe, 265 Malawi - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:38:57 (EDT) "Was traveling upon the mountains one day and suddenly i heard a voice calling...." May JAH receive you as he has called on you. We will miss you greatly but we know you will shine on us still. Gilbert Zambika <gzambika@yahoo.co.uk> Lusaka, Zambia - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:37:54 (EDT) in the name of all nigerian leaving here in germany we send our condolance to joseph hills family,and we say to the son take heart do not cry nor shade a tear for your late father was a great prophet and has been asign a great place in zion by the almighty....imanueli''jah rastafarie sleep in peace father joseph till we shall meet again in zion where no sickness or disease dwell,only your voice and of marly and peter shall be our happiness...safe journey brother joseph hills...i know we shall met again roy scott <roy4real2001@yahoo.co.uk> GM-hütte, osnabrück germany - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:27:42 (EDT) MAY THE ALMIGHTY JAH RECEIVE HIS SOUL. INNOCENT NKHATA LL CITY, MALAWI - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:01:47 (EDT) With Love & peace Jah will Synchronize & guide us through. Hold-on in his words: 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 ... Ras Mushe Ndzeru <ndivhuwo.ndzeru@eskom.co.za> Witbank, South Africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:33:41 (EDT) Joe, you trully touched and united the entire human race both the young and the old through your music, I know , this isn't the end but the bigging of a wonderful journey,having the confidence of achieving yor lifetime dream and for sure I know a rastaman/ rabbi will never die and your music will live for ever and for every generation of the human race. Rest in eternal peace. oyungu Ambrose <oyunguambrose@yahoo.co.uk> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:31:53 (EDT) What can I say that wasn' t said... I saw Culture last year and, actually, didn' t really know the band at that time. I got so impressed from their performance! The 3 singers ahead, they gave us a amazing "come on we are alive" message. Joseph was just on the moon, wearing a black suit with a red tie and a black hat... blablabla!! Marvelous moment we had! So you can imagine that when we got to know they were to be back in town, we got ticket straight away. We attended the show the 22nd of August in Dublin... first gig Culture did whitout Joseph... I can say it was really emotional to see his son performing his old man's songs, getting into it as Joseph was always doing. I don' t believe in any religions, but can say he was a father for a lot of us. Alban <albanverdier@no-log.org> DUBLIN 1, Ireland - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:19:25 (EDT) Jah! Rastafarai.With all respect am sincere touched witn the death of my favorite Reggae Man "Culture". You has been only in my life with your courage music.Your music was uniting we Africans together.May your Soul Rest in General Peace!! Icarbod Martin Takilima <icarbod@hotmail.com> Blantyre, Malawi - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:11:08 (EDT) What a great man we've lost in this universe, but we know that Jah loves Him best. Joseph, may your soul rest in perfect pease in the right hand of Jah Rasterfaria. To the enter family of Joseph Hills keep the spirit burnning and take courage He will always be with you in spirit, One love to you all. Abu Bakarr Kamara <abubakkarrkamara@yahoo.co.uk> Freetown, Sierra Leone - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:08:05 (EDT) You are realy a hero of our time.May your soul rest in eternal peace Edward muhoro <mcrodrick@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:52:10 (EDT) Its sad that hill had to die,my Family and friends are very sad,Indeed Hill and CULTURE was like a big tree that its roots coved the whole wold,now that the tree has fallen the whole wold is displaced due to weak surface, Ateacher and a Hero who will never be forgorten forever,its obvious he is gone with reggae and culture.May The Good teacher Rest in Peace. Geoffrey Were Odondi <geoffreyodondi@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Africa Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:44:35 (EDT) we raise up our voices to heaven and the earth reecho our cries " behold jah, thy humble servant is comming receive him with open hands" we the people of sierraleone miss you but will not forget you we have opened a page in our hearts for you till eternity, for your songs brought peace and harmony to us we threw down our rebel guns at your advice and ended the war as to your wish.sleep on brother thy works are completed take your rest brother in the cool hands of jah rastafari; ever living. papa jalloh ( farai) <manans@sierratel.sl> freetown, sierraleone - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:41:23 (EDT) we raise up our voices to heaven and the earth reecho our cries " behold jah, thy humble servant is comming receive him with open hands" we the people of sierraleone miss you but will not forget you we have opened a page in our hearts for you till eternity, for your songs brought peace and harmony to us we threw down our rebel guns at your advice and ended the war as to your wish.sleep on brother thy works are completed take your rest brother in the cool hands of jah rastafari; ever living. papa jalloh ( farai) <manans@sierratel.sl> freetown, sierraleone - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:34:28 (EDT) JOSEPH "CULTURE" HILL PEACE AND LOVE INNA ZION TELL BOB MARLEY AND PETER TOSH WE KEEP DE FYAH BURNING INNA BABYLON TILL WE RIDE DE ZION TRAIN. SELA. ALTON FORCEBRAY. NIGERIA. ALTON FORCEBRAY <forcebray@yahoo.com> YENAGOA, BAYELSA NIGERIA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:20:55 (EDT) R.I.P STEPHEN ALIERO <SEREMI76@YAHOO.COM> NAIROBI, KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:06:16 (EDT) BEHOLD MAN JOSEPH YOUR WORDS STILL LENGER IN MANY PEOPLES EARS, YOU WERE THE BEST FROM THE REST WIT "HOME TO MA ROOTS" I WAS THER GIVING THANX N PRAISE WIT THE MAN OF JAH...REST IN PEACE I N I. man caizah <stick2magic@yahoo.com> grahamstown, R.S.A south africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:02:33 (EDT) ..there's mystery about this great man & his humility holds that power,his is a music that transcends all barriers,a music of the people & for the people,a timeless music of revolution,resolution & ultimate redemption,A music that lights the way outa darkness & into a renewed consciousness,message filled music,yes that's Mr.Music,Joe. We still fill his drum-beats,as it mixes within.We still play his rhythms,everywhere, everytime,Fi-iver.Au Revoir papa. Au revoir papa. Alexstone Mcowiti <Mcowiti@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:01:26 (EDT) Praise be to the most hHigh Jah, For giving you the Talent to spread His message all the Human Family Rest in Peace. omondi onyango <onyash@hotmail.com> Yasu, shiga japan - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:59:25 (EDT) father joseph you have not died but I and I believe that you have done your part and Jah da Most High found it necessary to call Thee. Thou shall rest in the Right Hand of Jah.Jah Live till We meet in Zion!! mduduzi khumalo <jaman357@hotmail.com> gauteng, jhb south africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:52:40 (EDT) Brother Joseph Hill is the best Reggaeperformer I have ever Seen. I was fortunate to have Attended two of is LIve concert in Freetown (Sierra Leone) and I am happy to say that one of the best thing that has happened to my life. His lyrics were such an inspiration for me and the youth of Sierra Leone. Sleep Joe. Your contribution to world peace will never be forgotten. We will rally round Jahs Throne and a Slice of Mount Zion is yours. Amadu Koroma <bigamad2001@blueyonder.co.uk> London, UK - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:51:16 (EDT) Mi are so shocked, ni feel so upset, because mi love joseph sing, mi met him last year inna amsterdam, and be personal with him, so good man so good singer, he mi teacher, mi love him song natty on work so much, he put it so good in dese tune, he let mi know who mi is. joseph hill made mi di lead vocal, who mi is today, mi always play him tune when mi do performance, joseph hill, is fi mi, mi friend mi brother, mi daddy, mi guide, and mi teacher to play reggea. and he learn mi last year, ya a jamaican, babylon ain't can catch ya girl... go on and next year we do natty on work, together in amsterdam.... show canceled and mi ask around why.... now mi know, mi upset, mi cry dry eyewater, rasta ain't cry.. also him words.... it hurts mi so much, defently mi love di voice fi hill, but culture is also mi teacher, whatever, and whenever di go on..... Joseph hill, take mi blesses, mi pray JAH, fi yow, and mi defently never forget ya at all... because ya come each day outer mi speaker.... Ya great vocal, mucisian, but fi mi ya mi best friend. Joseph Hill, mi defently miss y allot already.... mi heart bleed, but ya let mi become stronger, music is life, and ya pasted away, in ya believe and the most inportant business in na ya life, music.... Joseph hill, Rest in peace..... jahra Green <rasta_1961@yahoo.com> rotterdam, the netherlands - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:51:05 (EDT) Yours was message of black emancipation from mental slavery.You died as i celebrated my birthday n i will keep the fire burning. RIP Hill. james kalola <mwimis@yahoo.com> nairobi, nairobi kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:39:22 (EDT) It's a great lost for the whole world.We will miss him forever! We wish his family and friends a lot off strenght and love for the following time. We will always remember him by listening to his music !!! With love, Peter & Katoesjka Pijffers from the Netherlands. Katoesjka & Peter <kpijffers@quicknet.nl> Grootebroek, Netherlands - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:17:27 (EDT) My special tribute to man of Jah!Honourable Joseph Hills .We the Rastafarians all over the word ,find it difficult to swallow.But Jah knows why?But I have to thank Jah for giving me the chance to see Joseph at one of his best,special and last concert in uppsala Sweden10/08-12/08.May Jah give you rest in his kindom.Jah Rastafari .King of Kings and Lord of Lords Godson <gnaokorie@yahoo.com> Uppsala, Sweden - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 05:12:03 (EDT) A prophet sent by Jah to preach his message of peace, love and harmony, Who devoted his life to the welfare of the black people, Joseph Hill, your name will forever be immortalised, and your soul will perish not, We will honour you in sweet songs and in printed words, May your soul rest in the warm embrace of Jah. Evans Ewald Nkrumah <snaveteng@yahoo.co.in> Atonsu, Kumase Ghana - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:46:12 (EDT) JOSEPH HILL WAS AHERO .MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE DEXTER MAKHOYO <lundaso@yahoo.com> BLANTYRE, MALAWI, AFRICA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:16:22 (EDT) JOSEPH HILL WAS AHERO .MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE DEXTER MAKHOYO <lundaso@yahoo.com> BLANTYRE, MALAWI - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:15:29 (EDT) PEACE AND LOVE BE UNTO YOUR NAME. peace and love be upon the name of a great man like man dem. i just heard the news this morning, its a bit late i know but i immediately had to show my respect... you influenced my ideas soo much at a time in my life where it was most needed... i love you tooooooo much and your memory will live on and on and on and on.... prepare ye the way for Jah people. Peace and ainity to your soul may the Lord himself protect you with all the love coming from our hearts and souls in your honour and memory....... soprano <john_ocran@hotmail.com> edinburgh, united kingdom - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:09:54 (EDT) I n I give thanks for the work of Jah that brother Joseph Hill gave to I n I , Jah knows everything best . I attended the Home To My Roots Concert In Johannesburg and that was my first Reggae show and I have hoped that dem com back especially Culcure as brother Hill said , Him guh com back in South Africa , but now my brother is gone and I just can't stop playing Culture nowadays , it is like I see him on stage . I pay my tribute to the brother .From Ras Ranney "Jomo" Segage . ranney segage <segagerv@eskom.co.za> nelspruit , mpumalanga south africa - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:09:49 (EDT) I&I HAVE LOST A TEACHER MAY THE ALMIGHTY BE WITH JOE TILL WE MEET AGAIN AT HOLY MT.ZION.BLESS DJ JEMCHEZ <jms_mutisya@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, NRB KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 04:05:44 (EDT) THANK U JOSEPH FO LEAVING US SO MANY INSPIRATION BEHIND U WILL BE ALWAYS ALIVE FOR US DJ,S SO WE STILL SPREAD YOUR POSITIVE MESSAGE AROUND....THANK U.... EWA,S SOUND-EASY TIMES AMSTERDAM IWAN HUYCK <IWANEWA@HOTMAIL.COM> AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 03:39:22 (EDT) Rest in piece African Teacher Your music was an inspiration to all ken ouma <oumakenny@yahoo.com> nairobi, kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 03:35:08 (EDT) Many have lost an entertainer,Some a teacher,some a Rastaman,others a musician,I AND I HAS LOST A PROPHET.Rest In Peace.Hill's Legend is still alive.Blessed KEPHER OTIENO <raskepher@reggaetrain.com> NAIROBI, KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 03:22:18 (EDT) Joseph hill is a true Rastaman who influenced not only my life but all rastas. JAH PUTS TOGETHER, JAH PUTS ASUNDER. Condolences to the family and fans and to the Culture Band. One love. DONT WORRY ABOUT A THING , COZ EVERY LITTLE THING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT. pahtoh Amalemba <pahtoh@hotmail.com> southbend, in - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 02:17:07 (EDT) At 1st, me tink tis jus a pure almhouse a gwaan... when I-man know dat tis truth.... sad but still bless Jah fe brother Hill. I n I kno dat de golden zion gate a wide open fe you by Peter, Bob & Miller. Hola dem all fe we & continue blessing heaven wid de herb bashment! B'Ogada <Bogada@gmail.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 01:54:21 (EDT) The reggea family has lost a living icon of reggea music. In your life time, you inspired many with your music.To the Hill family, friends, relatives, and all the fans we stand together during this hard time may the ALMIGHT GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. Seth <sojj2@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 01:28:21 (EDT) The reggea family has lost a living icon of reaggea music. In your life time, you inspired many with your music.To the Hill family, friends, relatives, and all the fans we stand together during this hard time may the ALMIGHT GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. Seth <sojj2@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 01:27:50 (EDT) The reaggea family has lost a living icon of reaggea music. In your life time, you inspired many with your music.To the Hill family, friends, relatives, and all the fans we stand together during this hard time may the ALMIGHT GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. Seth <sojj2@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, KENYA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 01:24:53 (EDT) I WAS UP VERY LATE LISTENING TO A REGGAE STATION 93.5 IN NYC WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS. I WAS SO MUCH SHOCK AND WAS DISAPPOINTED BECUASE ITS MY PLAN TO SEE CULTURE AS A GROUP IN CONCERT AGAIN THIS YEAR. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN A PERFECT PEACE. CULTURE WAS ONE OF THE GROUPS THAT GOT ME HOOKED UP TO REGGEA TODAY. WE LISTEN TO THAT A LOT WHEN WE WERE YOUNG. RESPECT TO ALL RASTAFARIANS AND MY FRIENDS THAT GOT ME INTO REGGEA MUSIC. JAH RASTAFARI. AHIABLE ERNEST-OBED <nypmedic@aol.com> YONKERS, NY USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 00:45:46 (EDT) our deepest and great respects goes out to the family he shall live on in our hearts and within our home as we shall continuosly play the messages in the muzic much luv RASTA LIVE bingy and pam john(bingy) and pam Finch <bingyt@london.com> london, england - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 21:06:01 (EDT) may the soul of our cultural brother rest in peace. He will certainly be missed all over the caribbean. Jah live. julius <ingle2004> brooklyn, ny united states - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 21:03:01 (EDT) I am a little youth from Addis Ethiopia. Who has been residing in DC since 88' and grew up listening to Mr. Hill's tunes. When I heard the news via a text message while at a party on Sat 8/19, my good mood evaporated into thin air. I am not rich or anything to help and at the same time more than 1000 Ethiopians died recently of flooding anyway....please let me know on how I can help Mr. Hill's family. He was and will continue to be a legend teaching de youth how to survive. Is it really the end. It seems like the end depends on the Gregorian calander. Anyway let's keep on praising Jah and be ready. Brook AKA JAFRICA Brook Hailemariam <Bhailema1@verizon.net> Arlington, Va USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 20:47:14 (EDT) Give thanks Joseph Hill for the wonderfull music lyrics and message, that give us strength in our youthfull days and even in these days. Ras JongFong <jongfong45@hotmail.com> san nicolas, aruba - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 20:41:57 (EDT) Joseph's contribution and livication to Reggae music is priceless, he spread the Culture internationally, and is certainly missed by the massive....thanks for the music he left with us, everlasting cultural music.. Jah Bless Bingie Barker <bingiebarker@yahoo.com> Ottawa, Canada - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 19:34:20 (EDT) I was introduced to Culture 11 years ago in college by a friend of mine. I have always loved their real roots reggae style and still LOVE "Old Tattoo" everytime I hear it! Joseph Hill will truly be missed, but his music and rootsy vibe will live on in our hearts forever! Thank you Mr. Hill and Culture for all the years of great music and vibes! Peace, Love & Aloha to his family and closest friends and all the fans who are dealing with his physical loss! Sarah "Sista Sarah" Hooper Paia, HI USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 19:20:53 (EDT) Weep not jah children, brother Joseph has gone to look upon Jah pretty pretty face. Flesh is the weaker part of man and it has grown weary so it has taken rest. Glorious shall be the day when I n I breddrin return with the LORD in gory to fulfill the mission. Blessed love to all the family, Peace. Expression <jahtrooper@yahoo.com> london, uk - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 18:32:17 (EDT) Very sad... One of the best talents in Raggae history. You will not be forgotten. Wish I were this year's Raggae Sunsplash or some recent event. May you rest in peace. Kenzou London, UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 18:14:37 (EDT) Joseph Hill - Reggae Gentleman - R.I.P. Simon-Manchester-UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 18:07:40 (EDT) thank you joseph for holding my hand so many times and for being there when i needed you sweet dreams xxx derek <derek.beale@onetel.net> - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 18:07:03 (EDT) He said"others sing for the DOLLAR and i sing for the BRODA," because of this, Jah almighty have called him to the higher ORDER. so lets take it that he has crossed the BORDER, after doing the works of the FADA in Zion."Saint Hill"R I P. Ras Tuol <avorn200@yahoo.com> birmingham, u.k - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 17:11:23 (EDT) May your soul rest in peace and may the Creator Guide and Protector keeps guiding and protecting what you left. I was always pleased to start and end my reggae session on SAVANE fm(in OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO)with you songs:"weeping eyes" in dub and "so long babylone a fool i" for the end.I did not know that you had gone fo ZION when exactly on august 20th i was explaining some of your songs to a young man who could not catch the meaning of some of your songs.And it is painful for me to wacth that video i made of you in ACCRA on feb 5th when you were explaining to me and RAS MUBARAK what you experienced few moments ago(when this lady illtreated you because she saw another "white with black skin" as you said.I was proud to discover your music and meet you.It is difficult for me to listen to " callie weed song" or "Zion gate " in livity or "Ethiopians wan go home " or "Armaggedon" , thses songs used to make me weep, now that you left it is worse.TILL WE MEET THERE. Halidu O. Halidu OUEDRAOGO <hali_oued@yahoo.fr> OUAGADUGU, BURKINA FASO BURKINA FASO - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 17:03:18 (EDT) Dear brother Joseph Hill, when I heard that you passed away , it was as if a friend would have gone. For many years, as ever I felt lonesome or sad, I just listenend to your beautiful music and tears disappeared. At this time I still can`t realize, that I never will be able to dance together with my daughter in the sun while your beautiful voice touches our soul. It´s selfish I know, but there is no other musician around who makes me feel alive like you always did. Thank you Now your work was over an you flew away home to see Jah pretty, pretty face Send us sometimes a little smile while sitting on top of Holy Mt. Zion And since last friday, while I´am seeing your son Kenyatta and your band performing in mermory of you on the Chiemsee festival. I´am sure, they will keep you alive. Once again, thank you, for the wonderful music, the conscious lyrics and besides of all for beeing a real human one. We never will forget you. Rest in perfect peace Rastaman. My heartfelt sympathy go to the whole Hill family, his friends an bandmates. It will be only a little comfort, but the work of Mr. Joseph Hill will live on forever. An as I lost my husband and best friend very early, I know the trueloved are always with us, cause the loves shines brighter than the morning sun. Kenyatta, I´am sure your father watched your first steps on stage last friday, smiled in his unforgettable way and was proud for you. Keep strong and become a rainbow warrior. Martina <martinasteffen@hotmail.com> Rott/Lech, Germany - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 17:01:49 (EDT) One of the most inspiring gigs ive been to was Culture in Newcastle, England last year. What a loss to music. A truly great man who will be sadly missed. One love neckie <neckiep@moonbuggy.info> nottingham, UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:39:43 (EDT) A man of great wisdom.may he rest in peace.and may his teachings be a guiding light to all the people of the world.your love&spirit live forever joseph........ Anthony N Mwaura <ntnymwaura@yahoo.com> newark, nj usa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:39:35 (EDT) A PIECE OF ZION IS FOR YOU...JAH BLESS SISTA ZEBI <SISTAZEBI@HOTMAIL.COM> AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:35:43 (EDT) Love and respect goes out to Joseph Hill, he was a fantastic singer, he had a voice that stood out from the rest. He will be dearly missed, I saw Culture, play last night in Brighton, they were brilliant, Joseph Hills, son, was first class, RESPECT goes out to the band, and to Joseph Hill. PEACE & LOVE. JAH RASTAFARI. xxxxx Caz <CEvans20006@aol.com> Brighton, UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:19:59 (EDT) We are sending much love and many blessings to Joseph's family and the Culture family. We are deeply grateful to Joseph for sharing his gift of music with us and always showing us a good time. We met at a Culture show in Burlington, VT over five years ago and have been in love ever since...we are so thankful. Anyway, we are thinking of you all and are sending good vibes from the Green Mountain State. Terry Davison & Jennings Berger <terdavison> Townshend, VT 05353 - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:13:41 (EDT) Byliśmi bardzo ciekawi Waszego koncertu i czekaliśmy na niego z niecierpliwością. "Zamykam oczy i widze w ciemności Miejsce na ziemi gdzie czuję się bezpiecznie Skąd muzyka płynie wiatrem a rzeka daje ukojenie Otwieram oczy i nie widze Miejsca na ziemi gdzie czuję się swobodnie Ale walczę żeby ludzie byli wolni i całą drogę się śmieje." PORCUPINE POZDRAWIAMY Kropki <kropaj@wp.pl> Ostróda, Poland - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:13:17 (EDT) Joseph Hill. Where do I start? Culture is one of those reggae bands that any serious reggae addict can't do without. Their sound is roots. They are roots. More than that, though. I had the pleasure of meeting Joseph Hill and Albert Walker when they were playing in 1998 in southern California. Many times, I am sorry to say, I have met my favorite artists only to find that they were not the saints that I had imagined they were. HOWEVER, when I met culture they were absolutely respectful to me (a young dread woman used to getting treated otherwise). They made my baby and I comfortable on their bus for a short time one evening and offered her something to drink. We talked. Joseph Hill told us stories about why children are important and about how much Bob Marley loved children. I left that little visit with my faith that there were people on the music scene who did actually walk their talk restored. Joseph Hill was a man of integrity and talent. I feel as if there's a gap in the world now. He'll never be forgotten. I hope that Jah gives his family strength to get through this. Govinda Levi Govinda Rossa <zionnow_04@yahoo.com> CA USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:10:05 (EDT) OH! WHAT A LOVELY REGGAE FATHER WE LOST AGAIN AS BOB MARLEY. WHY SHALL WE BE LOSSING SUCH GREAT PEOPLE.OH DEATH WHY YOU PICKING OUR DEAR IMPORTANT MUSICIANS. HAVE PITTY ON US. HILL MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.(PS.90:1-10) AMEN. JOJO <godfred@yahoo.co.uk> Jacobu, Ashanti Region GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:08:34 (EDT) the fan you shall not never forget you. because we knew of lossing such a great man.we believe your god will collect into his under armpit. oh! dear culture rest in a perfect peace. NANA ADU <nanajose@yahoo.com> KUMASI, Ashanti Region GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:58:14 (EDT) what can i say that as not been said. The man was true in the art of music and a real man of the people. Is not a lot of artist can say that. many fans all over the world will miss his live shows . thank god that we still have the music and dvd to pass on to our children. his songs will always stay with me. and to wife and family. you can be very proud. of what him put in the world of reggae music. jah love skins. skins <skinsbeatmusic@hotmail.com> birmingham, england - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:27:48 (EDT) its so sad that the reggea legend is gone but he has left footprints in this earthly world his prpphetical teaching is all over the world,as humble african he has left this miserable world with agood message that will be passed on to all generation to come,may his soul rest in enternal peace,hill you will always be remembered"if u were the stranger and iwas the host iwouldnt treat u like that" you will be missed legend teacher,prophet,analyst naire haroon m <harrynaire@yahoo.co.uk> kampala ,kawempe, uganda - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:22:22 (EDT) you were a great reggae musician of our time your songs touched every part of ones life from opression to freedom and even governments learnt from you. we will miss you but your music will reign,rest in peace joseph maloni nyirenda <zebediawmaloni@yahoo.com> Blantyre ,Malawi Central Africa, malawi - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:21:11 (EDT) Respect to The Almighty Jah Rasta Fari for giving us Joseph "Culture" Hill for his music brought wisdom and humanity together. Zimbabwe moans with the Hill family and Jamaica as a whole. Tichaona Munyaradzi <tichaona_m@yahoo.co.uk> Harare, Zimbabwe - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:07:19 (EDT) thank you for ya greAT music.rest in paece mister hill heintje <hsier@quicknet.> holland, holland - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:03:08 (EDT) OH! OUR DEAR LOVING JOSEPH, THE WORLD LOVE YOU BUT, YOUR CREATOR LOVES YOU MORE.WE ON THE PLANET EARTH HAS NO WAY OF CHALLENGING YOUR GREAT GOD FOR BRINGING YOU BACK INTO THE LIVING. THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO SAY IS, MAY THE JAH RECEIVE YOU INTO HIS CARE. REST IN A PERFECT PEACE. AMEN. RUBEN JERZY <archeology00@myway.com> KUMASI, Ashanti Region GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 14:39:38 (EDT) As a fan of Culture and an admirer of Joseph Hill's lyrics and rhytms, I would like to give thanks to the Most High for the life of one of the greatest reggea artist ever. Even if your time has arrived to leave this world, your music and words of wisdom will live on to help conquer Babylon in this time. My condolenses goes out in prayers to the relatives of Hill. May you rest in peace. Thanks be to God Donovan <2101371@uwc.ac.za> Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 14:36:40 (EDT) FROM TONY AND ALL FRIENDS TO OUR BELOVED JOSEPH. JAH GIVETH AND HE TAKETH. CULTURE WILL REST PEACEFULLY IN THE HANDS OF JAH ALMIGHTY THE CREATOR. I REMEMBERED WHEN THE BIG QUESTION APPROACHED TO PEOPLE DAILY ON THE STREET AND THEY KEEP ASKING YOU THAT THEY WANT TO KNOW WHY YOU ARE A RASTERMAN. YOUR ANSWER WAS THAT IT IS BECAUSE OF BABYLON AND THE SITUATION. MY "HUMBLE AFRICAN" YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AS LONG AS YOUR SPIRIT IS WITH US. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED ON THE STREETS DAY AND NIGHT. MY CONDOLENCE TO FAITHFUL JOSEPH. LAY IN PEACE. tony banson <moatana32@yahoo.com> tema, ghana - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 14:32:25 (EDT) PEACE AND GUIDANCE. THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPEN TO THE GOOD ONE'S LIKE YOU. AM STILL PROUD OF YOU AND YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE MY INSPIRATION AS LONG AS YOUR MUSIC IS ALIVE. I MIGHT NEVER SEE YOU ANYMORE BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH US AS LONG AS JAH LIVE. JAH GUIDANCE TO THE PRODICAL SON AS HE PEACEFULLY MEETS WITH HAIL SELASIE "I", MARCUS GARVEY, BOB MARLEY, PETER TOSH. PRAISE BE TO JAH "RASTAFARI" tony banson <bansonab@ddg94.navy.mil> BRONX, NY USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 14:18:25 (EDT) We miss you, your blessing is waiting for you joseph hill JB <jbedos@mail.com> AMSTERADM, Holland - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 14:11:00 (EDT) "Matshediso" Words are too poor and too scant to express the inmost feeling in the heart of man. To the Hill family i'n'i wanna seh, de man nuh de'd, de depon earth still watchin' His prophecy fulfill. This visionary man has indeed been i'n'i EDUCATOR, sharing wid i'n'i all de joys an' sorrows of life MUSICALLY fi HIS melodious voice. If ami have wings like dove i'n'i will fly dung-deh ina Jam-dung ina to pay me las' respek an' mek HIM bunks HIS las'res-JAH BLESS. Moeketsi Fanie Marako <abbey.lethebe@eskom.co.za> Winburg, South Africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:56:17 (EDT) Though we worked together only briefly Joseph was a pleasure to do business with, my condolences to Pauline and the rest of his family Dave Betteridge <dave@totaltouragency.co.uk> - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:11:54 (EDT) Culture's music has been a source of great inspiration for me. His spirit and music will live on! Wayne Augustine <waugustine@emimusicpub.com> new york, ny 10019 - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:08:59 (EDT) Though we worked together only briefly Joseph was a pleasure to do business with, my condolences to Pauline and the rest of his family Dave Betteridge <dave@totaltouragency.co.uk> - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:08:11 (EDT) Jah Hills' incomparable voice will never diminish! On Sat 21 Aug. 06 the spirit of the MAN was strongly with us, having just flown home 5 dyas earlier on the Monday - WHAT A SHOCK & LOSS TO LOVERS OF CONSCIOUS MUSIC!!!!Slim (Dominic Parris) & I were blessed to celebrate the works of Jah Hills with his Son and the Culture brethren on that evening at The Jazz Cafe in London. I would like to express my heart felt sentiments in my native tongue which is Xhosa, a language spoken in South Afrika. Lala ngoxholo mhlekazi; aluhlanga lingehlanga! Bakwa Hills, lalani ngexheba. (Rest in beuatiful man, the day always ends with the setting of the sun! Hills family bind your wound) Kutcho iJolakazi ilizalwa NguMaZikali, So says a Jola woman born of a Zikali mother. Thami Mqota <tmqota> LONDON, ENGLAND - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:07:07 (EDT) With heavy heart I'm saying good bye MR. MUSIC. R.I.P. Husainatu Conteh <husknox@yahoo.com> Freetown, Sierra Leone - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:31:32 (EDT) We all shed our tears for the passing away of our beloved brethren joseph hill,but not forgetting the convincing and aspiring messages he has passed onto our lives through his spiritual music.May Jah lay his soul in eternal PEACE and help the entire rasta family remain in LOVE and HARMONY.Thank you JOSEPH HILL we loved u all. TRIBUTE -( WRITTING IS ON THE WALL) jack dimoreh <jdimoreh@yahoo.com> nairobi, kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:30:00 (EDT) Indeed Bro Joseph Hill was a man of inspiration. He inspired peace,Love and Harmony.May his soul rest in peace.May Jah guide the CULTURE group to continue its work of delivering the message of peace as it has been in the past.In the Hands of the most high Bro Hill rest. MANV LUHANGA <zig38kam@fastermail.com> Bolero, Rumphi Malawi - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:29:33 (EDT) Indeed Bro Joseph Hill was a man of inspiration. He inspired peace,Love and Harmony.May his soul rest in peace.May Jah guide the CULTURE group to continue its work of delivering the message of peace as it has been in the past.In the Hands of the most high Bro Hill rest. MANV LUHANGA <zig38kam@fastermail.com> Bolero, Rumphi Malawi - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:29:29 (EDT) Personally as a rastaman I pay ma tribute to the late Joseph Hill. I will celebrate his life by following the rich messages he passed through his super music. I furthermore could like to urge all the people of the world to follow the rich message so as to live in a JUST world.Joseph Hill never lived in vain, hence lets not give up with tha spirit he passed to thy.Otherwise one love and long live RASTA. Natty Dreck <navisy2000@yahoo.com> lokichoggio, 254 kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:29:18 (EDT) When I started out to enjoy regga music in the late 70 begin 80 he was an example. Raw voice, concious. A great artist. Thank you Joseph for the fine lyrics and music. We have lost yet another teacher, and a preacher. I and I wil remember him while smoking International herb. I hope that the family will find comfort in the fact that he will never be forgotten. your`s sincerely Nesta cor visser <pescatori@home.nl> ijlst, netherlands - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:24:15 (EDT) this blow is harder than the rest i have never belived and never wanted this train to stop. "the sheperds are running away" sithiwe "culture" ndebele <sithiwet@pheno.co.za> pretoria, south africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:12:29 (EDT) Gone to Zion to rock the Angels, we needed Joseph most but Jah Jah needed him more. Where the tree falls there shall it lie until Judgement take its cause. Joe R.I.P. Patrick Wambugu G3 <wamumbi3@yahoo.com> Nyeri, Central Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:05:14 (EDT) Joseph Hill the father I know I will see you aroend always through you music and teachings miss you R.I.P remember Lion the Rock frank <taergdays2000@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:00:48 (EDT) Joseph Hill was a real rastaman and I love you Forever. Stacey L. Harris <sharris@mynanna.com> Roswell, GA United States - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:57:41 (EDT) Culture, yours was not necessarily the music that set evryone crazy on the ballroom but music that set people down the meditation path, made them look within themselves. Your music is eternal.Though beyond our sight, your message will always be within us. We thank Jah Almighty for all your life on earth. Alex Swaleh <mcalex7@lycos.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:55:20 (EDT) "God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement." (Marcus Garvey) My bredren(Joseph) delivered I and I direct teachings from JAH with great overstanding. The teachings share be with I and I. His gift of teachings shall be an intinually legendary experience. M Machingura <tmaching@yahoo.com> Silver Spring, MD USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:29:54 (EDT) Joseph Hill, you never failed to make me move my feet. Culture was always my favorite reggae band, a band who's music was always dependable epic quality roots reggae. I was blessed to have seen you many times and in many different locations, and you always connected with your fans. I am very sad when I heard the news about your passing, but like the great Joe Higgs, your music will live on forever and as a reggae dj, I never will stop playing Culture's music on my program. For Albert and Kenyatta, please keep Culture going, we in the reggae family need positive thoughts and music in this time. I will always remember dancing till I was sweating so much and had to take a break, but Joseph you never did, you always gave 200% and I give thanks for your positive energy. Joseph you are and will always be Reggae music to me. Upfull and Positive. DJ BIG JIM SNIDOW <djbigjim@yahoo.com> Irvine, CA USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:29:08 (EDT) The hours of pleasure that he gave me cannot be expressed in words. In life you can only make your contibution to the best of your ability in that regard Joseph was second to none. As a result many generations to come will have the joy of sharing in his musical talent. I feel privileged to have lived in that same historial period and appreciate his musical support in enabling me to reach maturity. Rest for now... Trevor <myrtlejoyce@msn.com> London, United Kingdom - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:56:19 (EDT) JOSEPH HILL, YOU NEVER DIED, YOU ONLY PASSED ON. FOR ALL REGGAE LOVERS IN KENYA, YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR PREACHINGS AND TEACHINGS. JAH TAKE AND KEEP YOU NEXT TO HIS THRONE Sudi <edsudi@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:43:36 (EDT) AFRICA & the rest of the world as a whole have lost a true conscious legend of reggae,I was fortunate enough to have met/spoken briefly with him last year when i brought him for the second time in Malmö Sweden.May his soul rest in Peace. Ibrahim <info@reggaewarriors.com> Malmö, Sweden - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:38:55 (EDT) Que o leão conquistador da Tribo de Judah esteja sempre com você Joseph, em breve estaremos todos em zion fazendo a musica verdadeira e preciosa REGGAE ROOTS. Saudações JAH LOVE Ras Reinaldo Silva <euamojah@yahoo.com.br> Salvador, BA Brasil - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:36:25 (EDT) words can not describe the works of Joseph hill, he has contributed a lot to the development of reggae music. I know jah is assembling a musical group in zion to stage a concert and he wants culture to come and help out with likes of Bob Marley Dennis brown and others.To me culture is not dead ,he is gone to help build reggae music in the other world.May his soul rest in the boosom of the creater "jah rastafari " nii kpakpo addo <niikaddo@hotmail.com> accra, ghana - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:24:21 (EDT) IF WE LIVE WE LIVE FOR THE LORD AND IF WE DIE WE DIE FOR THE LORD,SO THERFORE WHETHER WE LIVE OR DIE WE THE LORDS'.FOREVER WE SHALL REMEMBER YOU.MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. Lavoe Courage Nuseli(RAS DRAKULA) <callybo2001@yahoo.com> HO, GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:23:13 (EDT) Joseph hill was the fater to all of us i have had the pleasure of leaning how to be a father myself. Thanks Joseph for sharing and caring beyond measure carl gentles <carlgentles@hotmail.com> london, united kingdom - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:16:13 (EDT) Joseph Hill, Jah Bless you for bring peace in the world. Jah Love all children. Ras Giovanni Vieira <giovanni.roots@hotmail.com> Brasília, DF Brazil - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:16:01 (EDT) I am truly saddend to hear of the passing of a truly great man. Over the years I have been blessed to be able to sit and talk to Mr. Hill. He was always humble and nice and always made me feel welcomed. The last time we met was in August 2005 at the African World Festival in Detroit, MI. I was so excited because my daughters were with me and they were able to meet him. What a blessing! My deepest, most heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Hill's family, Albert Walker, Telford Nelson, his close friends and all the fans out there who have been inspired and continue to be inspired by the positive messages in all of Culture's sons. Zandra <zsblake@yahoo.com> Ypsilanti, MI USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:09:29 (EDT) I regret for the sudden death of the preacher/ psycologist, who made nations to unite and peacefull. Joseph hills is a good samaritarian who one day visited Sierra leone, sang for the whole night and donated the money to the poor people. May his soul rest in perfect peace and God shall provide him good angel that will lead him to heaven. David Agati Turay <d_turay@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:06:47 (EDT) A true friend of all Sierra Leoneans. He has been to this West African nation three times.Its nice to see this icon performing with love....I mean with all his heart. Rest in peace brother. Abdul Sahid Turay <asturay2003@yahoo.com> Freetown, Sierra Leone - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:04:57 (EDT) The most conscious voice in reggae has gone to be with the father in heaven. Sad for us. Good for him. I only hope that there are others to take his place who can match his quality. His voice truly touched me as a teenager, and made me a reggae lover for life (and me an ordinary Scotsman!) Heartfelt sympathies to family and close friends. Gus Maciver <angus.maciver@highland.gov.uk> Inverness, Scotland, UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:03:49 (EDT) It came as a schock to InI, we have lost a legend in world of reggae. May his soul rest in peace. We will always remember you, you have left us a legacy that will stay forever and ever. jah bless InI . We will MISS YOU. PERFECT LOVE !!! Ras Elvis <roots6@webmail.co.za> Bloemfontein, africa south africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:03:16 (EDT) Humility is the attribute I remember most about Bro Joseph Hill. We met as we sat beside each other on a number 30 bus in Kingston, Jamaica, going towards Constant Spring, some time in late 1979 or early 1980. He started a conversation with me because he thought I was a musician (we had been at Tuff Gong at the same time on a prior occasion and he remembered, eh said). I felt proud to have been addressed by this brethren who I already held in high esteem because of his positive lyrics and vibrant music. That he still travelled by bus at the time and chatted with his neighbour meant a lot in my opinion. I wish strength to his family, brethren and associates. JAH Live, Joseph Hill. Mark <marval365-boards@yahoo.ca> Mississauga, ON Canada - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:00:32 (EDT) Its sad loosing you but with faith and trust we hope that one day we will meet.To you fans and family members lets hold our faith and the wisdom words that Joseph Hill used to always make us one. We will always remember you and the wisdom,en guidance that you always gave us through your music. God rest his soul in eternal peace. Jannie, Kisumu. jannie <makrads@yahoo.com> Kisumu, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:56:30 (EDT) God bless your soul Joseph, for a job well done. I pray he guides you on to the next stage of this life. U surely will be missed. Those sweet uniting and envigorating lyrics,rythyms and tunes.U were truly God sent.I guess I was lucky to see you just a few weeks ago at the Brixton Academy and u did not disappoint as always.RIP Joseph and JAH GUIDE till we meet again. PAPA SATCH. Papa Satch <nii40@yahoo.com> Carshalton , United Kingdom - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:52:33 (EDT) Joseph was a great man of jah, may his soul rest in peace,his messages always touched ma soul when his music. jah protect i and i jah. joram kimatta <kimattajoram@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:52:20 (EDT) I will never forget Sun Splash 1989, in Harare, Zimbabwe at the Giant National Sports Stadium. Culture perfomed alongside Eric Donaldson and other groups. Thank Mr Hill for all the educational messages your taught us through your music... Surely your music lives on. My husband is heart broken by your sudden departure, he was and still is your great fan. R. I. P. Moreblessing Mhondiwa-Chirombe <mhondiwamm@yahoo.com> Harare, Zimbawe - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:50:11 (EDT) I would like to join the many fans of Culture in expressing my heart felt condolence to Joseph Hill's family and Culture on the sudden loss of a true hero who delivered a piece of mind to the poor and the oppressed. We are going to miss the voice that cut across the barriers to free the mind from the pitfalls of life. R.I.P Joseph your legacy will be passed on to future generations. tendai mungadzi <tendaimungadzi@aol.com> bolton, lancs united kingdomI - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:49:19 (EDT) I was touched by the passing away of our teacher,mentor Joseph Hill. He will live to be remembered in our hearts.His music was not just a music but Music with message.He was a prophet for the poor.He will be missed by many.Let the fire burn... Kennedy Odede <shofcokenya@yahoo.com> Kibera slums,Nairobi, kenya kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:47:18 (EDT) HIM A BIG MAN Baron Freehand <baronfreehand@aol.com> Corpus Christi, TX USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:40:39 (EDT) Dearest Hill Family & Friends, What a treasure Joseph was to all who got the chance to meet and work with him. His presence will truly be missed by many on the Reggae Touring circuit throughout the United States and around the World. I send my deepest condolences to the Hill Family, specially Mrs. Hill, Kenyatta and Afreen, who I have met and enjoyed working with....Also, to my Brethren of Moja Nya - I know you are all very saddened by the loss of your wonderful friend and fearless Reggae Leader - My love and Prayers are with all of you....Jah Bless All - Joseph Hill Forever in our Hearts - On our Minds - and Deep in our Souls....Rastafari Melinda Turner, Walther Productions Reggae Promotions <msmelinda31@hotmail.com> Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:40:36 (EDT) my deepest condolances,i pray jah continue to strengthen and protect you this time. thank you for your teaching. sankofa <sankofa20042000@yahoo.com> birmingham, u.k - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:39:40 (EDT) MAY THE GOOD JAH RASTAFARI LOOK AFTER THE SOUL OF JOE HILL.....HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL, AND REGGAE HAS REALLY LOST A MAN OF NOBILITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS. I BELEIVE YOUR GOOD SONGS AND WORDS WILL KEEP ON GIVING HOPE TO ALL LOVERS OF REGGAE AND WORLD PEACE. REST IN PERFECT PEACE.....WE SHALL ALL MISS YOUR UNIQUE VOICE AND WORDS OF WISDOM. MUCH CONDOLENSCE TO YOUR FAMILY AND BANDSMEN. JAH BLESS!!!! SHERIFF ABUDU ACCRA, GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:38:12 (EDT) Culture has been a source of inspiration to me since i realize the truth of reggea music,he is truly the son of jah,he is an icon a GREAT one which the whole world have lost may his soul rest in peace in the bosom of the most high jah, and his music will kep on moving for the unborn to here and know that an icon and a great menltol once exist.respect idhebor kagho(bichop c) <speak2anthony@yahoo.com> jos, jos nigeria - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:32:25 (EDT) Jah Love Idrin. I was fortunate enough to have spoken briefly with the I just last month flying from Kingston to New York and offered my thanks for your inspiration and work. Trod on Idrin. Ites...itinually. Ras Rubes <rasrubes@hotmail.com> NEW YORK, - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:32:03 (EDT) May Jah set you in eternal peace. You will be missed dearly. Your song really inspired reggae funs. Dominic Anyanda Olunga <djslim_loki@yahoo.com> Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:28:31 (EDT) may i sent my deepest condolenses to the family, and his band, at this tragic time of loss. We were due to see culture in england at the jazz cafe thursday nite.We heard on the rodigan show that there was to be a tribute to joseph hill, with all my heart i prayed it was a mistake, the song jah jah see dem a come,is a song that i will always remember him by. Emotionally,inside i feel crippled by the loss, as when i first met joseph at the jazz cafe 05 myself troubled i was. Yet the message and strength that nite i was left with, i knew how truly blessed that nite iwas and am,for having the pleasure to meet such wonderfully talented men culture are.God Bless, and joseph u will never be forgotten.Meeting you and your band will stick with me, and your messages regarding world peace, from the heavens you still teach us.AMEN. viki xxx viki edwards-king <vikiking23@hotmail.com> cambridge, uk united kingdom - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:24:19 (EDT) GONE UP GLORY HILL I call out to ye, all ye with eyes to see, all ye who share my grief, my pain. come ye all and witness this theft, for a precious jewel hath been robbed off a Crown. His folk wisdom we all loved as we all sat around him, to share the never-dying warmth his presence always gave. we grieve for a lost soul, but cry for a gone soul. Hill, thou art not lost, for we know where thou art gone. Ye who seateth up above, and my Fathers gone before, prepare a banquet, make merry, for thy son is now Home. so we will rejoice... for the moments shared, for the strength you gave, for the wisdom imparted. for the songs sung. May you Rest in Eternall Peace Joseph Hill. desmond momanyi <dmanyi@yahoo.co.uk> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:22:39 (EDT) Siento mucho tu perdida. Es un gran golpe para la cultura y la expansion del reggae, pero pese a todo espero que descanses en paz junto a Jah. Iker Muñoz Diez <tuipay@yahoo.es> Lloret de Mar, Spain Girona - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:14:27 (EDT) Greetings bredren n sistren,God giveth God taketh.The place of the righteous the Lord has prepared.Surely we shall miss JOSEPH HILLS but his music liveth with us forever.Kenyatta n family keep the fire burning. One love. JMM aka MOJO outa KENYA MASSIVE JM mwanaa Mutua <mwanaamutua@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Nai Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:00:03 (EDT) Joseph man Rasta lives on..Hope Jah is will take care of you. We will definately meet your music, your music man certainly lives on. R.I.P. Rastama...TRUE RASTAMAN. Martin Tendayi Chirombe <chirombemartintendayi@yahoo.com> Harare, Zimbabwe - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:59:30 (EDT) I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF J.HILL(THE GODFATHER OF RIGHTEOUS REGGGAE)AND THE ENTIRE REGGAE FRATENITY.WE HAVE LOST A GREAT LIBERATER. MAY THE ALMIGHTY JAH REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE. ODUO DUNCAN <dancanoduo@yahoo.co.uk> Nairobi, KENYA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:59:10 (EDT) Guidance and Protection for all souls who prophesised Joseph Hill philosophy. Peace. Kingsley Mwatati <steiner@sahannet.com> Nairobia, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:48:41 (EDT) he is a big musican. i saw him 4 weeks ago and it was fantastic!! marius <marius@web.de> butzbach, ger hessen - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:45:28 (EDT) Thanks for leaving us with you wonderful words, sound and power. Ray <ray.kiesbrink@gmail.com> Halsteren, Netherlands - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:39:16 (EDT) NO ENTIENDO POR QUE EL SEÑOR SE LLEVA A LOS MEJORES, SENTI UN GRAN DOLOR AL CONOCER LA MUERTE DE BOB Y FUE TREMENDO EL NO TENER O NO SABER QUE SERIA DE LA MUSICA REGGAE , POR QUE REALMENTE HAY MUCHOS GRUPOS Y SOLISTAS PERO MARLEY ME HACIA SENTIR ALGO DIFERENTE UN COSQUILLEO QUE SOLO SIENTO EN MUY POCOS CASOS Y QUE CREO QUE ES LA SENSIBILIDAD INTERNA A ESTOS PRECIOSOS ACORDES Y RITMO DE REGGAE, CON PETER PASO ALGO PARECIDO Y TENIA LA SENSACION DE QUE REALMENTE SERIA DIFICIL LLENAR ESE HUECO , PERO AL ESCUCHAR A CULTURE Y HA JOSEPH SENTI DE NUEVO ESA SENSACION DE BUENAS VIBRACIONES QUE REALMENTE ME ES UNA SENSACION FASCINANTE, ME DUELE MUCHISIMO TU PERDIDA JOSEPH Y ESPERO QUE ENCUENTRES EL DESCANSO QUE TE MERECES JUNTO A LOS GRANDES BOB Y PETER , SERA UNA GRAN FIESTA DE REGGAE ROOTS. SIENTO MUCHISIMO TU PERDIDA Y DESDE MI PEQUEÑO LUGAR DE TRABAJO TE DESEO LO MEJOR, DESCANSA EN PAZ RASTAMAN KING & LION JUDAH SERGIO <sergio@cioce.es> BARCELONA, ESPAÑA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:38:32 (EDT) Where the tree fall: Death stole away our brother Joseph Hill our heart is crying but we will carry on. Thanks for making me feel that my soul is not alone. Baytir <baytirkweisi@hotmail.com> london, Uk - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:34:06 (EDT) I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Joseph Hill. Culture was my favourite.I attended their show when they came to Zimbabwe in 1989 and I had a swell time.I want pass my sincere condolences to Mrs Hill and family for the sad loss of a true rastafarian.May his soul rest in eternal peace. Gift Nyambodza <nyagift@yahoo> Harare, Zimbabwe - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:30:00 (EDT) Gracias por tu inspiración, tu creatividad y tu sonrisa amable. Dios este contigo por siempre. guillermo juliá <jaming@menta.net> barcelona, spain - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:27:57 (EDT) Thanks for the music, I Love this man coz he worked tirelessly for the poor and i know he wanted to see the poor being respected before he die.A slice of mount zion has finally collapsed.Rest in peace gregory kunje <GREGORYKUNJE2004@YAHOO> BLANTYRE MALAWI CENTRAL A, MALAWI - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:21:38 (EDT) oh what a big blow to all rastamen ,jah knows best.joseph culture hill is sitting at the right hand of jah playing reggae to jahs hearing .we will miss you .jah guide and protect you .may u rest in perfect peace.culture lives forever. rastafari frank laryeah adjei <lovehelenf@yahoo.com> accra, ghana ghana - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:18:09 (EDT) MESSAGE FROM AFRICA TO LUCIANO.Luciano,Please compose "a psalm of Joseph Hill" We appreciate your music Bigtime here in Africa,keep da fire Blazin for Papa Hill's family & all fans worldwide. AlexStone Mcowiti <Mcowiti@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:13:31 (EDT) Merci Monsieur Hills, vous partagez ma vie depuis maintenant longtemps en faisant naitre chez moi une passion. Aujourd hui, le reggae ne me quitte plus et vous resterez un des plus grands representant du vrai reggae roots. C'est un jour de tristesse mais vous serez toujours presents à travers vos chansons. Merci du fond du coeur et adieu Joseph. Give thans and praises to my friend, Mister Hills! Djim <bingidjim@hotmail.com> Paris, France - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:10:46 (EDT) i don't know what to say first...i never listened to culture...i don't know why, but now that i know, that you're dead, i want to get to know your music...now i'm gonna listen to culture, cause i'm sure that you made great songs...thanks for it! unknown germany - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:04:12 (EDT) i cian't forget that concert at the ratanga junction where joseph hill, burning spear and the wailers back in 2000. these are the names we grew up knowing and it was the very first time i saw these dredlocks. i say african leaders these dredlocks are more for us than we could ever imagine it's very important to incorporate some ties with now right now for our future generation. yes i know you wan't to teach i'n'i about david livingstone but dem got no intrest in i'n'i affairs except of cause enslave african populations as evident worldwide.dredlocks today, tomorrow, forever loving Jah Rastafari. remmeber you african leaders money is made by a machine africa was made by the most high himself, so please don't sell us out, simply because you will spend all the paper money to buy material wishes from the same paper money maker the result you won't have any paper money left, no brethrens to help run the economy above all no continent cos it's all sold out. legalize marijuana right now you don't owe nobody explaination unless ofcourse you work for the slavemaster. mike kanyerere <kanmike@webmail.co.za> cape town, ct south africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:53:34 (EDT) TRIBUTE TO CULTURE (JOSEPH HILL) On behalf of the Trumpets Foundation based in Ghana, respectively Takoradi with man like; Blakk Rasta, Raskito, Rootman, Ras Temple, Reezoman, Ras banner, Fariwarning, and whole people dem dey here. We wish to send our elderly brother CULTURE peace, love and harmony whilst, he has taking the lead to ZION. We hope and believe perfectly by the Name of his Emperior Majesty JAH, will guide I and I to see our man’s face in ZION to cheerup with more and more of root ,naya bingi music. Man in control of this message is STORMTAFARI. I SAY JAH LIVE, RASTAFARI LIVE. FELIX NANA ACHEAMPONG <reggaebozz@yahoo.com> W/A GHANA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:44:15 (EDT) It was such a great plesure to see him and Culture at VAL DE ROOTS in Switzerland (11.Aug.2006) at one of the last concerts... It was a real powerful concert; Thanks!!! Thanks also to the Band, may JAH give you hope and power in this sad time... Thank you JAH for creating people like Joseph Hill... (Rastafarian-)Culture will never go down... We'll see you in ZION... JAH bless him Rojah Basel, BS Switzerland - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:43:51 (EDT) i cian't forget that concert at the ratanga junction where joseph hill, burning spear and the wailers back in 2000. these are the names we grew up knowing and it was the very first time i saw these dredlocks. i say african leaders these dredlocks are more for us than we could ever imagine it's very important to incorporate some ties with now right now for our future generation. mike kanyerere <kanmike@webmail.co.za> cape town, ct south africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:34:23 (EDT) First of all i want to pass ma condolences to his family,Wife and sun kenyatta by giving them a big hug. Joseph 'Culture' Hill was a true rocker for me,he was not only a reggea singer but my hero too. I will always remember him by playing his music all the time becoz it was an inpiration to me, he always sung his heart out by writting beutiful song,he always made me feel good about ma self and ma continent when he sung about africa. I know he cannot be with us but his song will always be in our hearts,We will always keep the fire burning for him.kENYATTA DONT PUT THE FIRE OFF,LIFT IT UP AND BURN IT DOWN THE RIVERSIDE.MAKE HIM PROUD OF YOU,I BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT SO DOES DADDY Jah Rest his soul in enternal peace. REST IN PEACE CULTURE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.YOU HAVE A MEANING IN MA LIFE. BLESSING, ONE LOVE JOYCE JOYCE WAIRIMO MUIRURI <nimmo06@yahoo.com> NAIROBI, KENYA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:23:56 (EDT) GOOD GIVES AND TAKE WE SHOULD BE GREATFULL FOR HAVING HIM ALL THOSE YEARS ramadhan zuberi <issram26@yahoo.com> ARUSHA, TANZANIA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:17:44 (EDT) I read Papa Hill's Tributes twice everyday and i'm overwhelmed by how his fans are deeply touched all over da wide world.I pray ceaselessly for papa's soul to rest in peace.PAULINE, b strong & carry on with da faith and papa's good works.KENYATA, i heard you wail 'give da youth a chance'in Metro FM,Kenya's number one Reggae station, and bredren, can't wait to attend your concerts in Nairobi.You goin to be BIG some day,Da fire is still blazin in you.We kenyan youth are with you in this trying times.BE BLESSED REGGAE FANS WORLDWIDE,LET us WALK DA TALK. - RADIO ONE PRODUCTIONS. AlexStone Mcowiti <Mcowiti@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:15:05 (EDT) May God's mercy be upon Joe Hill. May the Lord provide us replacement of Joe Hill so that his funs can continue to enjoy roots Raggae Bernard N Ayamga <ayamgab@yahoo.com> Bolgatanga, UER Ghana - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:09:46 (EDT) MR JOSEPH HILL YOUR MESSAGE TO US AS PEOPLE OF THIS WORLD IS CLEAR SO MAY JAH PROTECT YOUR SOUL FROM AMAGIDDION. ntutuzelo <Ntutuzelo@yahoo.com> East London, RSA SOUTH AFRICA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:06:30 (EDT) Dear brother, Joe, you inspired me a lot and many other people around the world. Your Music and vision will live on in all the hearts of the African brothers and around the world. Peace, Love and Harmony, You sang; A slice of Mount Zion is surely yours. You were a great hero of Music. Forever miss U, Jah Guide! Brother Musa Musa Mactembis <mactembis@yahoo.co.uk> Mansa, Luapula Zambia, Africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:06:16 (EDT) I was at the age of 14 when i first heard the voice of the of the great culture ,immediately i was touched by the lyrics and the expression on his song (TOO LONG IN SLAVERY).the man was a true Rastaman ,role model to reggae followers.Man like hill are a gift from GOD himself.R.I.P HILL. THENDO THOVHAKALE <S25013972@TUKS.CO.ZA> PRETORIA, RSA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:42:06 (EDT) I have became who I am today becauase of Culture's music. It is a great and rude shock for the sudden fall of Jah's child. I thank Jah for the life of Honourable Joseph Hill. This is not goodbye, but farewell. Jah gave us now he has taken from us. Condolences to the Hill's family and all reggae loving people. Jah guide and protect. Goodman "GoodTafari" Tshishonga <hgtshishonga@yahoo.com> Pretoria, South Africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:40:07 (EDT) On Sep 9, 2005 Joseph "Culture" Hill performed for the first time ever in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. How could we imagine that exactly one year after on Sep 9, 2006.... Crucial <rtreggae@yahoo.fr> Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Mama Africa - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:34:21 (EDT) I am deeply grieved by the sad departure of the great ICON of black pride. This came to me as a shock. I wish and hope that HE will join the other legends, like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, etc in the respectable and memorial hall of fame. I personally liked to listen much to his music and I would take pride in the fact that HE was still the living legend. Anyway, its the same road we all walk through, may his soul rest in peace. Kernan kernan muzheri <kmuzheri@gmail.com> Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:24:03 (EDT) Indeed 'every man is bound to buckle under a blow of time'To me,Culture has said and done it all.May the just JAH guide and protect him till we meet again.I pray that the work of Culture will Live long and fulfil it intended purposes in every department of life.Weep not Family and Friends,Bro, Joseph is rallying around Jah's Throne. Yaw Asare Gyan <asaregyan@yahoo.com> Little Ferry, NJ U.S.A - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:10:14 (EDT) It's only the mercy of the LORD that keeps us alive.We live to remember you.R.I.P Dj Daggie <daggiedj@yahoo.com> Nairobi, Nairobi KENYA - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:07:58 (EDT) It's really a great loss and i don't know what i can say other than sheddind alittle drops of tears.Josesh was talented and i don't think the world will find someone to fill his gap.He was an entertainer,educater and he was full of skills and talent.Its too soon for him to die.He could have been given a single mile to complete his project.We loved him but it's Gods wishes, let him go and meet Garvey,Sellasie,Marley, Luther and all those who struggled to bring blackmans peace and stability back.We will miss you jose.I wish he could stay for an extra decade.Rastas will miss you,Malawi will miss you,your fans will miss u,Ganja will miss you too.Rest in peace brother.God be with you and let Himwelcome you warmly to the land of peace.Your body has died by we are all sure that you're alive as we all know that Rastas never die.Your talents will live forever and evermore.Rest in eternal peace.We are all coming there. |