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THE JAMAICA URBAN TRANSIT COMPANY (JUTC) INTRODUCES THE “SPIRIT OF REGGAE TOUR!”

 Patrons from the JUTC’s Spirit of Reggae tour are all smiles as they pause for a pic while on tour at the Bob Marley Museum, last Saturday.— THE six-hour Spirit of Reggae tour, which is a part of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) Kingston City Tour, was viewed by those who went on it as a great experience and worth the time. “I wasn’t expecting it (the tour) to have so many parts of his life, where he grew up; where it originally started … it was an incredible tour, I’d definitely recommend it”, said English visitor Rhaea Russell-Cartwright. Russell-Cartwright echoed the sentiments of almost of the people who took the tour which saw patrons visiting the Bob Marley Museum located at Hope Road, Trench Town Culture Yard in Trench Town and … Read entire article »

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INDUSTRY EXPERTS SHARE FILM-MAKING SECRETS AT THE BOB MARLEY MUSEUM!

By Richard Johnson—  Presenters at Friday’s film and music workshop held at the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in St Andrew: (From left) Marlon Paul, Cyrus Sundar Singh and Barrington Cole. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) THE final day of workshops for the Jamaica Film Festival saw the morning sessions dedicated to music in films. The Bob Marley Museum hosted a handful of industry players who listened to experts on issues relating to clearing music for use in film and television, as well as how to find the right music for your project. For Canadian cinematographer Marlon Paul, one of the biggest mistakes by film-makers is not tapping into resources available to them. “Work with local artistes. The music you have here in Jamaica is fantastic. There is a lot you can do with your local … Read entire article »

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AFTER MONTHS OF CLOSURE FOR REPAIRS, THE BOB MARLEY MUSEUM TO REOPEN DECEMBER 29!

The entrance to the Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Road, St Andrew.-File— After months of closure, the Bob Marley Museum is set to reopen on December 29. The museum, which is located at 56 Hope Road in St Andrew, closed its doors in October this year for renovation, after 30 years in operation. The museum is located on the site of Bob Marley’s home that he purchased in 1975 and was his home until 1981 when he died. It was eventually converted into a museum by his wife, Rita Marley. The property has an 80-seat theatre, photographic gallery and a gift shop. Tours are also facilitated for local and international visitors. When the museum reopens on December 29, tour and operations manager Anthony Henry says, visitors will be pleased with the enhancements. “We are very happy to re-open the … Read entire article »

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THE GRAMMY MUSEUM IS ALREADY MAKING PLANS FOR BOB MARLEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY!

THE GRAMMY MUSEUM IS ALREADY MAKING PLANS FOR BOB MARLEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY!

General manager of the Bob Marley Museum, Marie Bruce (left), accepts a plaque from director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli, during the Grammy Affiliate Presentation held at the Bob Marley Museum last Friday. – Contributed By Shereita Grizzle—- Although the birthday of the late reggae legend Robert Nesta Marley is nearly a year away, plans for his 70th birthday celebrations are already in the pipeline. Though tight-lipped on the exact plans, director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli, said part … Read entire article »

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THE GRAMMY MUSEUM DIRECTOR SAYS JAMAICA “SHOULD INVEST MORE IN CULTURE TOURISM!”

THE GRAMMY MUSEUM DIRECTOR SAYS JAMAICA “SHOULD INVEST MORE IN CULTURE TOURISM!”

  Director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli holds a plaque, displaying the Bob Marley Museum’s new status as an official affiliate of his organisation on Friday during a presentation ceremony. – Contributed photos— By Shereita Grizzle—- Director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli says Jamaica should make more investments in cultural tourism. In an interview with The Gleaner following a brief presentation at the Bob Marley Museum on Old Hope Road last Friday, the former journalist said Jamaica is armed with one of the most powerful … Read entire article »

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A NEW BIOGRAPHY ON BOB MARLEY LAUNCHED AT HIS MUSEUM IN KINGSTON!

A NEW BIOGRAPHY ON BOB MARLEY LAUNCHED AT HIS MUSEUM IN KINGSTON!

By Basil Walters— Lindsay Donald (right), author of Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks, presents a copy to Damion Crawford, junior minister of entertainment and tourism, at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston in Thursday. (PHOTO: JOSEPH WELLINGTON)—- ANOTHER Bob Marley biography is on the market. The latest, Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks, by Jamaican born, London-based Lindsay Donald, was launched locally Thursday at the Marley Museum in Kingston. Donald presented a copy to Damion … Read entire article »

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