Power Source: The Message of Hip Hop & Reggae

Pioneers of reggae and hip hop participate in a National Geographic sponsored symposium

By Adoria Doucette

Damian Marley after the National Geographic Symposium - Photo By Molly Ruland of One Love Massive

Each generation has cultural icons that connect with the public – indeed a select few are able to indulge the intellectual ambitions and spirit of an entire nation. It is even more rare that a family of musical talent can accomplish such a feat. Such is the case of the Marleys. Recently, a few of the family came to D.C to share their thoughts on the future of Reggae and Hip Hop.