Monday, February 24, 2014

JAHCOUSTIC JOE WELCOMES POALAOF!

This is an essential book for all history, photography, reggae and especially Wailers lovers. It's a welcomed tome into my Reggae truthbrary.
Lindsay's photos highlight his vast array of subjects and showcase his amazing eye. I'm always thankful these photographers were around and had the wherewithal and talent to capture these moments in history.

 
 
 
 

Saturday, February 22, 2014

A BENEFIT TO MANKIND


THE TRUE OBJECT OF ALL WORK IS TO EXPRESS THE POWERS OF ONE'S BEING AND TO BENEFIT MANKIND.

Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks is a benefit to mankind. Order your copy today!!

http://www.poalaofthebook.com/


IT STRENGTHENS ME WHEN WE REALLY COME AND WE REALLY BENEFIT THE PEOPLE. BOB MARLEY

I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE WITH PORTRAIT OF A LEGEND AND OTHER FOLKS.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

MY MISSION

 
For many years, Jamaica has been facing a serious economic crisis and currently teeters on an economic precipice after years of stagnation.
Bull shit!
There are as many people in Jamaica as there are in Israel, yet I hardly ever hear of t
hat lot teetering on the brink of a meltdown.
Jamaica is surviving with bravado and ego and this must stop or the country could end up like Central African Republic, a fu*king poor and desolate place filled with crushed souls.
Having just arrived from JA, I saw once again the beauty of the land of my birth and the boundless possibilities that lie within if only the bulk of the people decided to stop the irrational lawlessness, get a grip and show the world just how intrepid we truly are.
Some must lead by example.
There are 14 parishes in Jamaica and by the end of the year I intend to have a copy of Portrait of a Legend and other Folks in the main library of each and every parish.
Watch my ass.
A Dat!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

SEVEN DAYS IN JAMAICA

 
A small portfolio of my time just spent in Jamaica publicizing and promoting the book Portrait of a Legend and other Folks.
 

 Elise Kelly of Irie FM and myself. Nice.


I was pleased to meet once again Jamaica's High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Aloun Ndombet-assamba, at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, on Bob's Earth Day.


The Honorable Minister Damian Crawford and I with the book.


Colin Oliver Leslie, Stephen Cat Coore, Minister Damian Crawford and myself at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, on Bob's Earthday.


It was a pleasure to see Mr. Julian Marley thoroughly immersed in Portrait of a Legend and other Folks.


On February 6th, Mr. Julian Marley stood in front of the statue of his father proudly holding a copy of Portrait of a Legend and other Folks.

Monday, February 10, 2014

BIG TINGS GWAAN ON FOR POALAOF


 
 
ANOTHER Bob Marley biography is on the market. The latest, Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks, by Jamaican born, London-based Lindsay Donald, was launched locally Thursday at the Marley Museum in Kingston.
Donald presented a copy to Damion Crawford, junior minister of entertainment and tourism, and members of the reggae superstar's family on Marley's 69th birthday.
"I spent many wonderful days at 56 Hope Road (Marley's home, now the museum), so it is especially significant to have the first presentation of this book being held here," Donald told the Sunday Observer.
Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks was officially launched in London last August. It contains over 240 black and white photographs, many of them previously unpublished.
Donald has been a photo-journalist for 35 years. He was photo editor of the Caribbean Times newspaper, and taught photography on the Broadwater Farm Housing Estate in Tottenham, north London.
Though he grew up in London, Donald returned to Jamaica in 1977, living here for four years and working at Diplomat Photo Studio in New Kingston.
"I came here in '77 and I stayed until I went with Bob on his last tour. Some of those pictures are in the book, including his second-to- last show at Madison Square Garden when he opened for the Commodores," Donald recalled.
http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/entertainment/New-bio-on-Marley_15980756


http://mobile.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20140206/ent/ent1.php
Organisers at the museum also said Marley's former photographer, photojournalist Lindsay Oliver Donald, will present his book Portraits of a Legend and Other Folks.

Friday, February 7, 2014

BOB MARLEY DAY!!



H.E. Aloun Ndombet-assamba, Jamaican High Commissioner to London, Hon. Minister Damion Crawford, Minister of State, Ministry of aTourism and Entertainment, Lindsay Donald and Colin Oliver Leslie. Bob Marley Day, Bob Marley Museum. Lindsay presents his book, 'Portrait of a Legend and other Folks' to the Minister.