One of his strongest albums ever, Taxman deals largely with the struggles of the new South Africa. But when the Peter Tosh-influenced reggae hero recorded his eighth album, Taxman, in 1997, apartheid had been outlawed for several years, and the once-imprisoned Nelson Mandela held the position of prime minister. When he first earned recognition in the '80s, the country's apartheid system was still in place. Tracks:Guns & RosesTaxmanIs This the WayTake It to JahMirror, MirrorWe Love ItYou've Got a FriendKiss No FrogWell Fed Slave / Hungry Free ManGood ThingsRelease MeI Want to Know What Love IsPerformer Notes: During his career, Lucky Dube has witnessed major political changes in his native South Africa.
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