Friday, May 9, 2008
News Archives
Bob Marley and Marley Family stories
02/11/2008
| Grammys: Top honors for 'Mind Control'
Stephen Marley's critically acclaimed Mind Control took home the Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the 50th Annual ceremony, besting three of the genre's most legendary artists.02/11/2008
| 'Love Is My Religion Live' hits DVD
Reggae icon Ziggy Marley releases a full-length live concert DVD on February 12. Taped at L.A.'s Avalon Theatre in December of 2006, the show was heralded as one of Ziggy's best performances and the disc includes almost two hours of incredible live footage.02/07/2008
| Bob and the Wailers live in NYC, 1975
On June 18th, 1975 Bob and the Wailers packed the house at Central park in New York City for one of the Natty Dread Tour's most historic concerts. Listen to a live, unreleased recording of the show only on BobMarley.com.02/07/2008
| 'Africa Unite' premieres in Kingston
On what would have been Bob Marley's 63rd birthday, the film "Africa Unite" debuted in Jamaica at Kingston's Carib 5 Cinema.02/01/2008
| Photo exhibit opens at 56 Hope Road
Bob's birthday festivities kick off today in Kingston with the opening of a new photo exhibit at 56 Hope Road.02/01/2008
| Happy Birthday, Bob!
On January 24, Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding noted the far-reaching influence of the island's indigenous music and declared February Reggae Month in Jamaica. Of course, Feb. 6 also marks the birth of Bob Marley, without whom contemporary reggae would not exist as it does today. Check out this list of events happening across the island in honor or Bob's birthday and the music he helped pioneer.01/24/2008
| The Music of 'Africa Unite'
From his mid-1960s singles with the Wailers through recordings that were released after his passing in 1981, Bob Marley's music is strategically placed throughout the film "Africa Unite."01/18/2008
| Damian demands 'More Justice'
Like the best of his father's socially conscious music, Damian Marley's "More Justice," which he performed live at Africa Unite in 2005, gives voice to the voiceless who struggle just to survive.