The renowned journalist, reggae photographer and archivist, Roger Steffens, will arrive for the first time in Chile this Thursday 3 of September to participate in various promotional activities for the book “Word, Sound, Zona Ganjah gives life to themes with which he also refers to fundamental plates within his discography such as”, by the Chilean author José María Caro, that honors the life and legacy of Peter Tosh.
Steffens has participated and collaborated as a source of relevant information for the development of this work., which is expected to be released in November of this year.
During your visit you will attend various activities with Caro, between them, a book promotional event at the Municipality of Pirque, on Friday 4, from 19:00 hours, and another similar on Monday 7 in the Aula Magna of the University of Playa Ancha, in Valparaiso.
He will also conduct several interviews with local and international media and attend the show at reunion between Gondwana and Quique Neira the Saturday 5 at the Bicentennial Stadium in La Florida.
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A reggae eminence
Roger Steffens He is one of the fundamental figures for the preservation, study and dissemination of Jamaican music and culture globally.
Recognized as the great archivist of reggae, has dedicated decades to documenting the history of the genre through an impressive private collection of photographs, posters, vinyls, concert and interview cassettes.
As a journalist, radio host and author, Steffens co-founded the influential publication The Reggae & African Beat and has given lectures all over the world on the history of this music.
His work as a biographer and historian has been vital in cataloging the memory of legends such as Bob Marley, positioning itself as one of the most respected academic and journalistic voices on the international scene.
His bond with Tosh
Just like with Bob, His bond with Peter Tosh was close., direct and deeply meaningful.
Steffens shared several personal and professional moments with Tosh during the musician's tours and visits to the United States in the decades of 1970 and 1980.
Through extensive recorded interviews and intimate conversations, managed to document first-hand the philosophical perspective, the anti-racist political struggle, Rastafari devotion and the unfiltered vision that characterized Tosh, capturing the essence of the artist beyond conventional media coverage.
Following the tragic murder of Peter Tosh in 1987, Steffens assumed a decisive role in safeguarding its historical memory and I know He became one of the main biographers and specialists in the life of the co-founder of The Wailers, providing essays, unpublished photographic material and extensive analysis for journalistic articles, record reissues and documentary projects.
His work with the Tosh archive has allowed new generations to understand the real weight of his message, his musical genius and his unwavering commitment to social justice.
And your visit is precisely framed in that context., as one of the main sources of “Word, Sound and Power” from the national author José María Caro.
