the field of the arts. Later on in 2010, he was recognized by Senegal with a hut built in his honour. In September 2010, he recited a tribute poem in honour of Lucky Dube, whose music he said sought to "liberate the oppressed". In August 2011 Mutabaruka spoke at the First Jamaica Poetry Festival in honour of Marcus Garvey and Louise Bennett. On the final day of the Rastafari Studies Conference, professors of the West Indies described Mutabaruka as an icon. His outspoken statements on theology and the oppressive roles played by religious institutions have generated much controversy. Although he is a non-smoker, Mutabaraku has campaigned for the decriminalization of cannabis. In 2016, the government of Jamaica awarded Mutabaruka the Order of Distinction, Commander Class (one of the highest distinctions in the country), in recognition of his cultural contributions. Discography Albums Compilations The Ultimate Collection (1992), Greensleeves Singles Featured in 2021: "Guns of Navarone" (Sean Paul feat. Jesse Royal, Stonebwoy & Mutabaruka) DVD/Video Live at Reggae Sumfest (1993) (VHS/DVD) The Return to the Motherland (2011) (DVD) Books of poetry Outcry (1973) Sun and Moon (1976) - with Faybiene The Book: First Poems (1980) The Next Poems (2005) Filmography Land of Look Behind (1981) - Himself Sankofa (1993) - Shango One Love (2003) - Rasta elder See also Caribbean poetry References Further reading Morris, M. (1996). "Mutabaruka". Critical Quarterly 38(4): 39–49. External links 1952 births Living people Musicians from Kingston, Jamaica Jamaican dub poets Jamaican radio presenters Jamaican male poets Jamaican Rastafarians Converts to the Rastafari movement Commanders of the Order of Distinction Former Roman Catholics Jamaican former Christians Religious controversies in radio Greensleeves Records artists