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Culture & Entertainment Minister, Olivia Grange has penned a tribute to the late Max Romeo who passed away on April 11.
Max Romeo who's given name is Maxwell Livingston Smith, died at hospital after being admitted on Thursday.
He was 80.
Minister Grange says “the legendary singer and songwriter Max Romeo, was one of the pioneers of Jamaican music. She noted that "His music not only provided entertainment but much of it addressed social issues such as poverty, inequality, and justice."
“His hit songs such as War Inna Babylon, on the album which was perceived to be his best work, Let the Power Fall and Revelation Time were powerful social commentaries.
Minister Grange said “The strength of his voice and his emotive delivery will also long resonate with us.
The Minister, shared condolences to Max Romeo's wife Charm, his children, his relatives, friends, and associates in the music fraternity.
-SAPPHIRE
