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Buju Banton Mounts Dynamic U.S. Return with ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ New York Concerts: 5 Best Moments

Buju Banton, the reggae legend, delivered a masterclass in stage performance at Long Island's UBS Arena. Get all the details.

Decked out in a lily-white blazer and plants combo — which he transformed into just a white short-sleeve button-up midway through the opening song — Gargamel took the stage with an unmistakable expression of gratitude on his face. Timeless anthems like “Champion” and “Wanna Be Loved” reverberated across the arena with the packed venue shouting the lyrics back at him at every chance, while more evocative moments like “Murderer” and “Psalm 23” highlighted the vulnerability and raw emotion that have helped Buju become one of the most venerated musical acts across genres. Whether he was pushing his vocal chords to their limit on harrowing renditions of “Murderer” and “Holy Mountain,” or activating his waistline for tracks like “Love Sponge,” Banton put his entire body into every song of his set.

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