Rita Marley, OD continues her legacy today with the Rita Marley Foundation – eradicating poverty and hunger, while empowering communities, in Africa, Jamaica and beyond. Her sizzling 1982 hit “One Draw” created waves around the world, was a bestseller with over two million copies sold and made history as the first reggae single to top the Billboard Dance Charts. Rita Marley’s musical career has produced incredible albums including Who Feels It Knows It, Harambe, the 1992 GRAMMY nominated album We Must Carry On and Spectacle For Tribuffalos, as well as the classic reggae album Beginning, with the I-Threes. Today, no matter where in the world, the name Marley is synonymous with reggae music and the culture of Jamaica. Her music reflects the versatility and diversity of reggae through the smooth blends of Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Soca. Marley forged an extraordinary career as a solo artist, known for upholding the artistic and cultural standards of reggae. Soon after this fateful meeting, the talented young Rita became an integral part of the Wailers musical development, as well as a constant presence and influence in her husband, Bob Marley’s, life and legacy including as a member of the I Threes alongside Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt. This passion would ultimately lead her to form The Soulettes, which led to the eventual meeting of local Trench Town musicians Robert Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston – known as the Wailers. This is a way for us to highlight and share her beautiful art,” says Ziggy Marley.Īlpharita Anderson displayed a deep love of music since childhood, singing to her family while working. “I felt this was a project that needed to be done, her musical legacy, message and vibe is unique to her and an important part of reggae’s history. The Best of Rita Marley ‘Lioness of Reggae’ will be released exclusively on limited edition vinyl, Friday May 3. Rita Marley, OD will release a career retrospective of her most well-known material. #SURVIVAL40 is on its way! This November 22nd, we celebrate Bob's most iconic, pointed, politically-charged, Afro-centric album with a limited 180-gram clear vinyl, 40th anniversary edition! Pre-order your copy today at the link in bio.Ī post shared by Bob Marley on at 9:45am PDTĪward winning singer, musician, philanthropist and reggae icon Mrs. With supplies being extremely limited, be sure to reserve your copy today via the uDiscover Music Store at TRACKLIST Announced today on the anniversary of the start of 1979’s Survival Tour – which took place at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theatre in a concerted effort to spread the album’s message to black audiences around the world – the collectors’ edition vinyl is available now for pre-order, and will be out everywhere on November 22nd.
This month, Bob Marley’s most iconic, pointed, politically charged, Afro-centric album Survival turns 40 years old! To celebrate, the Marley family and Universal Music Enterprises have teamed out to produce a limited edition, premium 180-gram clear vinyl re-release. The Ghetto Youths International presents “Set Up Shop Vol 4” compilation album is available on all major streaming platforms and digital outlets. The star-studded features on the album also include Third World, Stephen Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, Jo Mersa Marley, Julian Marley, Yohan Marley, Christopher Ellis, Capleton and more. Some people insist to wear others down, but all will bear witness unto who wears the crown.” Still I know my purpose is to share what we found. Some people with us, some wear their frown. “Life is a circle that goes round and round, mines not a circus, and I’m not a clown.
As this tumultuous year comes to an end, Damian Marley shares a special prayer and message to us all. Gong’s only release for 2020, which premiered on OkayPlayer. The album also delivers a new track from multi-GRAMMY winner Damian Marley “Life is a Circle,” Jr. The project, set to release on December 31st, is a hit-filled compilation album consisting of twenty one tracks featuring some of the best reggae releases from several of the biggest names in reggae music.įans will be delighted to see Kabaka Pyramid and Damian “Jr Gong” Marley’s “Kontraband Part 2” on the album, available for the first time on streaming platforms. Ghetto Youth International’s “Set Up Shop Vol 4” does just that. A great compilation can take the listener on a journey.
A great reggae song can be a laid back groove, spiritual meditation, conscious message, social commentary, or a high energy celebration.
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