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Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham in 1958. He came up in the British dub poetry scene, where he mixed spoken word with reggae rhythms. His debut album...
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Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham in 1958. He came up in the British dub poetry scene, where he mixed spoken word with reggae rhythms. His debut album 'Rasta Time in Inglan'' came out in 1980.
He often worked traditional material into his own style. One example is 'Tam Lyn Retold,' where he collaborated with folk singer Eliza Carthy on a version of the Scottish ballad.
Zephaniah's writing dealt plainly with racism and social justice. He was known for being outspoken about these issues in his performances and public statements.
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