BOB MARLY
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The first-ever full-length dub treatment of Bob Marley and the Wailers that covers their most influential and groundbreaking work with Island.
Producer Bill Laswell notes "I wanted this to sound as if someone had dreamed it (hence the title), where the music is there kind of floating beneath the surface of your consciousness. In the dream the songs themselves aren't quite fully formed, but the rhythms and melodies make the statement."
Written by Dennis Morris.
Nineteen years after his death, Bob Marley is still the undisputed king of reggae. In this book, Morris celebrates this great performer who reached past stardom to become a spiritual avatar to millions of people. 150 photos, 50 in color.
Bob Marley began writing lyrics in the early 1960¹s and he continued to produce them until his death in 1981. Critics have called these songs the best of the millennium. Yet, few readers have ever read Marley¹s magic on the page. For the first time, his eldest daughter Cedella has made a selection of her father¹s most prophetic and personal poems, insights, and conversational messages. Here are meditations to soothe the soul and thoughts to penetrate the mind. Here too is an encapsulated life of Bob Marley, the man. In his spare writings we can see the ebb and flow of his journey as an artist and a humanitarian. Packaged for purse and pocket, this collection is sure to find a place in everyone¹s heart.
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Bob Marley, reggae superstar and pop culture icon, left an indelible mark on modern music. Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley delves deep into the life of the lionized leader of a musical, spiritual, and political explosion that still reverberates more than a decade after his death. Almost nothing pertaining to the life of Bob Marley is left out; the origins of Rastafarianism (the Ethiopian religion that was the keystone of his life), the roots of the reggae sound, the Jamaican political and social debacle that informed his lyrics--this is a comprehensive account of the life of the artist and the times that produced him.
Catch a Fire is assiduously researched; the details writer Timothy White presents of the King of Reggae's life are cinematic in scope and, at times, cumbersome. White includes much of his primary source material, ranging from full interviews with band members to unearthed CIA documents, and devotes a whole section to describing his exhaustive research process. The final product is rich with elements of spiritual tome, rock biography, and history text; it is a hagiographic epic--the story of a man and his legend..
Nominated by the Grammys for 2001 Reggae album of the year!
Bob Marley's son, Ky-mani Marley, carries the torch of his father with Many More Roads, an album of well crafted, beautifully written and deeply personal songs performed with firey passion. All new studio album, Many More Roads takes the listener on a journey through Ky-manis joy, heartbreak and political point of view, and displays his diverse musical talent. Though centered in the classic reggae sound brought to the mainstream by his father, the album contains songs with true crossover potential for listeners of pop music as well. Ky-mani's album was produced by Clifton "Specialist" Dillon of Shang Records, who brought dancehall music to the international market (including two-time Grammy winner Shabba Ranks, Patra and Cobra), and Jah Mike for Reggae Vibes Productions. His debut The Journey was released in late 1999, and developed a huge following on the reggae charts as well as some dedication from fans of Bob Marley. Ky-mani has toured extensively worldwide, including and extended period with Wyclef Jean (Fugees). Now with his second album, Ky-mani establishes his rightful place in reggae music history, showing a matured singer/songwriter. It is a tremendous legacy to live up to, but Ky-mani displays a talent all his own and the courage to expose his inner feelings through his music.
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It was Bob Marley himself who originally created the BOB MARLEY MOVEMENT of JAH PEOPLE to establish a membership as a format for the organization and dissemination of news and information about Bob Marley, his message, Rastafari, and Reggae music.
Today the mission to spread the message of Bob Marley continues, as well as the Humanitary efforts to reach out and help the under-priveledged that are in need.
We embrace and send our blessing to all who share the vision of peace, love, and unity, for mankind, which is the true movement of Jah People.
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Bob Marley Caribbean Festival
Features some of the top musical acts in the country as well as popular local performers. Since its inception it has always included a humanitarian effort to feed the hungry. To date the event has collected more than 900,000 cans of food and raised thousands of dollars. Among the performers at last year’s musical program were: pop/reggae star Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers; Hootie and the Blowfish, and Morgan Heritage.
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Screen Shot: Project BOB
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Screen Shot: Project BOB
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