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“REGGAE IS THE FOUNDATION OF MY FAMILY” SAYS STEPHEN MARLEY CELEBRATING BOB WITH THE “CATCH A FIRE” TOUR!
BY LINDA LABAN Stephen “Ragga” Marley Photo by Wonder Knack This summer, the first Catch a Fire tour unites generations of reggae’s first family as Stephen “Ragga” Marley and his brother Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley headline a bill that includes their nephew, Skip, and Stephen’s son Jo Mersa. It’s a special summer gathering, which includes a host of reggae artists, and is part of a yearlong celebration of what would have been the late Bob Marley’s 70th birthday. By the time Stephen was toddling around, his father had already gained superstar status, especially in England, where Bob decamped to record his Seventies classics for Island Records. “He was already a superstar to us; he was our dad, you know?” says Marley warmly. “I didn’t know anything about him being a superstar in that sense … Read entire article »
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“I THINK BOB MARLEY WOULD BE A CHRISTIAN NOW” SAYS JUDY MOWATT!
Marley’s former backing singer believes the late Rasta reggae star would have converted to Christianity if he was still alive— By Davina Hamilton— MUSINGS ON MARLEY: Judy Mowatt JUDY MOWATT believes Bob Marley would be a Christian if he was alive today. The Jamaican songstress, who rose to fame as a member of Marley’s backing group The I-Threes, was a Rasta for 22 years, before converting to Christianity in 1998. Reflecting on what Marley – who had himself embraced the Rastafari faith throughout his lifetime – might have made of her Christian conversion, Mowatt says that a conversation she had with Marley’s widow Rita, led her to believe that the Redemption Song hitmaker may have been converting to Christianity before his death. “I think Bob Marley would be at the same place [as me],” Mowatt said of … Read entire article »
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INTRODUCING TUFF GANG!
Tuff Gang— THE Tuff Gang, a group led by Asadenaki Wailer, launched its Groundation EP last Friday at the Kingston home of reggae legend Bunny Wailer, Asadenaki’s father. According to Asadenaki, Tuff Gang’s singer/percussionist, Groundation is their biggest statement since forming three years ago. “It is a great accomplishment for me personally, and for us as a collective. We have been working on the project for over a year, from recording to mix/mastering and I have learned how important timing is in regards to finishing a product,” he told Splash. “I have always wanted my first body of work to represent my free-spirited, organic nature and I feel that the compilation of songs selected for this EP embodies a variety of sounds, and moods.” Yazer Root, chanter and bass player, and pianist Narry Berry are … Read entire article »
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MUSIC AND RELIGION: HOW REGGAE SPREAD THE RASTA WORD!
A new album looks at the close links between the Rastafari religion and reggae music Bob Marley: his popularity spread the Rasta gospel. Photograph: Peter Still/Redferns By Jim Carroll — Music and religion have long made for a potent mix. In the case of reggae and the Rastafari religion, the links go deep, as a new compilation from the Soul Jazz label makes clear. Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon, 1955-83 is a fascinating document. Musically, it’s a great account of how Rastafari beliefs found their way into the sound of acts such as Ashanti Roy, Johnny Clarke, Winston & Ansell, Rod Taylor and many others. But the compilation also presents a compelling socioeconomic tale of how the Rasta religion grew in profile and popularity in Jamaica from the 1930s on. Haile Selassie was crowned emperor of Ethiopia in … Read entire article »
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UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM LISTENING TO MUSIC, STUDY SHOWS!
Jamaican Reggae singer Bob Marley sang: Jamaican Reggae singer Bob Marley sang: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”—- HAVE YOUR SAY reggae star Bob Marley wrote the lyrics: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” And now it seems he was on to something, after a study found that music benefitted patients – even when they are on the operating table. Research shows that listening to music played before, after and even under anaesthetic during surgery, reduces pain, anxiety and the need for painkillers. Lead researcher Dr Catherine Meads – who listened to Pink Floyd during a recent hip operation – said it equated to “a fairly good dose of painkillers”. She hopes in future taking music into hospital will be as commonplace … Read entire article »
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SKIP MARLEY’S “CRY TO ME – REMIX” TOPS THE EDM.COM MUSIC CHART!
The remixed of Skip Marley’s “Cry To Me” has topped the EDM.COM Music Chart with over 74,000 hits! The eighteen-year old son of Cedella Marley, is the latest member of the Marley clan to ply his trade in the music business. “Cry To Me is a message for this girl I know, well really a message for everybody who seems to focus on their insecurities. I’m just saying it’s cool to be who you are, don’t let society deceive you and make you believe you’re not enough,” states the young Marley. Skip (given name Skip Marley Minto) is also the grandnephew of reggae singer Marcia Griffiths (a member of Bob’s backing vocal group the I Three). The 18-year-old was born in Jamaica but raised in Florida. He is currently pursuing an associate degree in … Read entire article »
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RITA MARLEY TO GET THE “LIVING LEGENDS AWARD” FROM THE AFRICAN WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE!
Rita Marley—- REGGAE singer Rita Marley will be this year’s recipient of the Living Legends Award from the African Women of Excellence Awards (AWEA) Committee. The ceremony will be held at the African Women of Excellence Awards Empowerment Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on September 12. Marley, who is the widow of reggae singer Bob Marley, said the honor came as a surprise. “I was not expecting this award. I know I’ve done hard work, to God be the glory,” she told the Jamaica Observer. According to Dr Erieka Bennett, head of mission (AU) Diaspora African Forum, Marley was selected for her outstanding contributions to music, and political and social activism. The award, according to Dr Bennett, was conceived as a platform to recognize Women of Africa and of African descent who … Read entire article »
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OMI JOINS THE ELITE PLATINUM CLUB!
Omi— SINGER OMI has joined an elite club. He is among seven Jamaicans whose song or album has sold platinum (over one million copies) in the United States. OMI’s hit song Cheerleader is number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. It is number one on the Digital Songs Chart, selling over a 170,000 downloads in the past week to bring its total sales to just over 1.1 million. Cheerleader is number four on Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart and number seven on the Radio Songs Chart. It is also the second most-successful single released in the US by Ultra Records. In 2009, another Ultra Records single, I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) by rapper Pitbull, reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Prior to the Digital era, Jamaicans in the US … Read entire article »
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MARLEY COFFEE EXPECTS TO BREAK EVEN NEXT YEAR!
By Steven Jackson— Rohan Marley, son of Bob, is chairman of Marley Coffee US— MARLEY Coffee US, chaired by Rohan Marley, revealed plans for the first time to break even next year. Hitting that target would retard the growth of its US$25 million accumulated deficit at the fast-growing coffee company which aims to double sales to US$20 million for its financial year ending January 2016. “We believe fiscal 2016 is the breakout year for the company and we forecast to be EBITDA [earnings] positive by the end of the year, based on our current projected sales volumes,” stated the management in its quarterly report about the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA) posted to its website. In fiscal 2015, the coffee brand established a national grocery distribution network, increased its brand awareness and … Read entire article »
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