Rebel Music

In preparation for the treat of seeing Linton Kwesi Johnson tomorrow I've been listening to a lot of his songs. As you'd expect from a poet, his words are strong. His themes are political, both black politics and class politics, telling of his life and times and explaining why 'Inglan Is A Bitch'. The music veers from heavy dub to reggae-tinged jazz.

Despite the politics and heavy dub he can also pen a tender courtship song in 'Lorraine' who he meets standing in the rain at the bus-stop one day. The heavy skies outside suggest rain today so maybe I'll watch out for her and any shy, courting couples at the bus-stop.