It provided a platform for many to make their thoughts heard, it was also a way for many freed slaves and oppressed blacks to earn a comfortable living. In Jamaica, reggae was the music that people began to create to bring the harsh message of black life to the government and tourists. Afro-Brazilian music has a similar tone and message. Within both genders there is the constant struggle against oppression, unemployment, hunger and lack of opportunity. A great example of Jamaican reggae comes from the many songs of the late Bob Marley. Similar to the musical style of reggae, Afro-Brazilian music, both pop and traditional, is a celebration of black identity and culture. Much of Brazilian music carries with it a similar message of black resistance that Marley often sang about