Reggae Band, the Wailers Set For Maiden Indian Performance

"The power of the music was made very clear when we were faced with attacks on our safety. Music always finds its people.. Reggae music doesn't need recognition, it needs followers.. Reggae is not just music, it is the 'Movement of Jah people'. It is a joy to spread the music to so many people around India and we hope you do the same," said Barrett.

Asked if he was aware that there is also a sizeable reggae wave in India and particularly in Shillong, the 69-year-old bassist said: "There are many similarities with the Indian and Jamaican people and many Indians were settled in Jamaica. Carrying on the mission of spreading the music was our last promise to Bob and that is what we have been doing.

"Reggae music, it is the heartbeat of the people. It is the universal language what carry the message of roots, culture, and reality. Bob was a prophet and we are glad to hear about this."

On how did he came up with The Wailers, Barrett said: "Bob was a prophet and a visionary and a relentless worker who gave his all to his music and the movement of Jah people, which is the assertion of basic human rights to all."

"It's always been about 'Positive Vibrations'... reggae music represents the struggling man - oppressed and denied the right to live as god intended.. Since its creation, not much has changed... Therefore, those who best relate to the struggle will typically gravitate to reggae music. Reggae music is Rebel Music, that inspires people to fight for their rights..." he asserted."