TV: I learnt that at the capital Freetown, at the guest house you lodged, there is a tree nearby, and every morning a bird came to sing, and out of the song of the bird, you composed a song from it.
Joseph: Yes' yes!! It is true.
TV:On July 4th 2004, I interviewed Lucky Dube, he told me that as a friend, you are one of the best men in the music industry. How do you react to this nice compliment?
Joseph: I take is easy. That's all.
TV: I ask the same question any reggae artist I interview. Reggae music is loved by everyone. But why is it that the music is given less attention?
Joseph: Because the truth is God's friend. But not a lot of people are friend of the truth.
TV: You are following the Palestinians and Israeli conflict for a very long time, and have even even visited the Gaza strip. Who do you think is the stumbling block to this peace everyone is seeking?
Joseph; Greed, greed, greed. Because there is enough to satisfy every man's need but never enough to satisfy no man's greed. So greed is the stumbling block.
TV: In one of your music, you played a song against Yasser Arafat, as the stumbling block.
Joseph: He made himself like that. He has to change his ways and the other man would change his ways. There is something called "Repentance". When repentance meets their hearts, we shall have a beautiful world.
TV: You successfully came out last year with the remarkable "world peace" album. What message do you still have in mind for your numerous fans worldwide?
Joseph: You know people should respect one another. To be used, abused, refused and our hearts trampled by fear, and living in doubt, thinking we are living on top of the world. No we shouldn't live that way. We have to seek happiness, love, mutual respect, joy and justice of God around us, and peace would find its rightful place.
TV: Thank you very much for this interview Sir Joseph Hill.
Joseph: Thanks be to Jah
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Douglas Mays
Great post! Joseph Hill is an i-rie man for sure...
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2 - MOJALEFA
I WANT TO RECIEVE ALL PICTURES OF CULTURE,ESPECIALLY LIVE IN SA.
3 - joel savage
Hello Mojalefa, on July 25, 2004, before Joseph Hill came on stage, the press was told to take only two shots, when performing. I tried to take more photographs, but it didn't work out. However, I have a lot of Mr Hill's photographs, taken during the interview. If you are interested in them, I would let you have them. Joel.
4 - Motlalekgotso
I would like u to refer me to a website containing all culture lyrics.His music rejuvinates my soul.
5 - joel savage
Hello Motlalegotso, Looking for culture website is as follows. First put in Joseph Hill of Culture and click "search" That will lead you to the Culture's website. It was just last week Jim Dooley, the webmaster for Culture living in Canada, told me that so many fans of culture have requested for his lyrics at the website, so he is going to do that soon. So I'm not sure you will get the lyrics. However, at the website, clicked "News" you can read my report of Joseph Hill's live performance in Belgium this year.
6 - SNAYA
culture isjust great.i am really thrilled by their music
7 - leishan
You inspire me by your music Long live culture
8 - Natalie Davis
Big up! Much respect from a huge fan of Culture and of Joseph Hill.
9 - collins
I wish to get most if not all the hilights of the show in SA.
10 - joel savage
Hello Collins, thanks for your interest in this article. If you are still interested to read more about the live performance show of Joseph Hill's Culture at Pole-pole festival-2004,then please surf to my site at www.juskosave.blogspot.com
The article is captioned "Joseph Hill of Culture storms Belgium". Thanks.
11 - mojalefa lekota
i;ll like to recieve JOSEPH "CULTURE" HILL'S PICTURES EVERY DAY.
12 - peter doh
am your fan. actually i have alot of your tracks that gives me inspiration about i and i.among you albulms pay day is the best especaily..my poor father works down here on this big plantation...hill pour more fire on babylon kingdom seeing.bye
13 - george
I am dying need of culture Joseph Hill lyricks:Albums like cumbolo,international herb,culture in culture and harder than the rest.
14 - joel savage
Hello George, thanks for the interest in the above article. In regard to your request, please contact Jim Dooley.
Email: jdooley@cyberus.ca He is the one who could provide all lyrics of Joseph Hill's songs. Thanks.
From the writer.
15 - alienboy
When the two 7s clash! Great band!!!
16 - Ras TK
whenever i listen to any culture track especially for the first time i become so happy, Mr Joe Hill i really my inspiration. Recently i had acquired culture in culture and 'old tattoo' man it shakes mi.would you plis provide me with its lyrics
17 - joel savage
Hello Ras, most of the lyrics of Culture songs are now available at his website. Visit here and click "LYRICS," maybe you will find the lyrics of the song you are looking for.
18 - RAS DIBA
Culture is great! please help me to get a complit set of dvds, by culture.
19 - joel savage
Hello Ras, in regard to your request can you please contact Eric Olsen at Blogcritics.org. Thanks.
20 - mathias
want to chat with you
21 - joel savage
Hello Mathias, please kindly leave your questions, query or what ever you have in mind on this site.I will get to you. Thanks. From the writer.
22 - RAINBOW
First of all, I must say that Joseph Hill (Culture) has been and still is and would forever be an enlightment to this sinful and troubled world. I pray God to grant him the wisedom, knowledge and strength to keep on keeping on.
Am currently doing a collection of all of Culture's Albums and written lyrics. I would appreciate any help in this direction. I need information on where to buy the CDs and how do I get the written lyrics?
Jah guide and Long live Reggae, Long live Africa.
JAH!!!,,,,, RASTAFARI!!!
23 - joel savage
Hello RAINBOW, thanks for your interest in the above article. Indeed the Wisdom of Joseph Hill, to me is parallel to that of the wise King Solomon. His music "Let's rally round Jehovah's throne" transformed me to be a great christian in 1985. I owe him a lot but I give the thanks to Jah.
On the issue of how to get his CD's, please you can order them from "Amazon.com" Surf to the site and you will get all the lists of Culture's songs. If you encounter any problems please contact Eric Olsen, the editor of "Blogcritics.org" He is always available to help people like you.
In regard to the lyrics, please ceck "Comment 17, posted by the writer on April 20th, 2005. The instructions of how to get his lyrics are there. Have a nice time.
24 - Raslets'epa Marou
Your music really inspires me.It gets me up when Iam down.Every morning when I listen to this music I really spent my day peacefully making peace with everyone. yes I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25 - LAZOLA
Joseph is a Gift of happiness from JAH