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Serbs Erect Bob Marley Peace Statue

Reggae legend a symbol of tolerance in Balkans

By Jess Kilby, Newser User

Posted Aug 25, 2008 8:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – Eastern Europe may not be known for its reggae scene, but a small Serbian village has chosen iconic wailer Bob Marley as a symbol of peace for the Balkans. A statue of Marley, who died in 1981, was recently unveiled during a rock festival in... Read full story »

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