Title: Cedella talks Children's Books and Family

source:large up

Excerpt: LargeUp: I’m a kindergarten teacher in New York and I use your books in my classroom, so I’m really interested in speaking with you about them. But I wanted to start by hearing about your journey into writing.

Cedella Marley: From Melody Makers time, I’ve always written songs or choruses. I had forgotten when I wrote The Boy from Nine Miles… that was almost 10 years ago. It’s something that I’ve always loved to do, and something I grew up doing.

Excerpt: LU: The book has a very strong message. What do you want children to take away when they read it?

CM: I think every child will find someone who looks like them or a member of their family. So it’s relatable. “Little C” was really able to get people together. In Jamaica we say “Puss and Dog can get together, why can’t we love one another.” In the book, she has the chocolate lab, who was Bobby, who was our pet for 17 years and she really brought everyone together to build up the community. It’s like my mother always used to tell us: “Together you are stronger, as brothers and sisters, and friends and family.” I really want to large up Vanessa Brantley-Newton, who did the illustrations. It was easy for me to write it but to collaborate with someone who can really make these characters believable and lovable and liveable [was important] as well.

Title: Cedella Marley discusses her new children's book

source:southflorida.com

Excerpt: " 'Every Little Thing' is my adaptation of one my favorite songs sung by my father. I kept the spirit of the lyrics but made some changes for younger readers," Marley says. "I am thrilled to introduce the spirit of 'Three Little Birds' to a new generation and ensure they know that 'Every little thing is going to be all right.' "

The working mom, who lives in Pinecrest, considers herself a homebody. "I don't really get out much as work and being a mom keeps me busy," she admits. "I am an avid online shopper and foodie who loves to cook. So I prefer to hang out at home cooking some food."

Excerpt: As far as releasing some new tunes, Marley says she is waiting for the right moment. "I have been saying that for a while, because my brothers keep the pressure on me," she says. "But [for now], I will just say, 'soon come.' "

Title: Big strides for Every Little Thing

source:jamaica observer

Excerpt: CEDELLA Marley's latest book, Every Little Thing, is number one on Amazon's African-American children booklist.

Excerpt: Marley, daughter of reggae king Bob Marley, said Every Little Thing is based on her father's song, Three Little Birds.
"I have adapted the lyrics of my father to make it relevant to a younger generation including my own sons," the Tuff Gong International CEO told the Jamaica Observer in an email response.
Three Little Birds first appeared on Marley's 1977 album Exodus but released as a single by Island Records in 1980.

Title: Jamaica Best Olympic Kit

source:time magazine

Excerpt: We love these uniforms, mostly because the designers didn’t seem to be trying too hard. The vivid colors and geometric colors are so fun! Just like the Olympics!

Title: Get Up Stand Up

source:bobmarley.com

Excerpt: On June 4, 2012, Fifty Six Hope Road Music, Ltd., the legal entity holding the trademark, publicity, persona and other intellectual property rights to Bob Marley, commenced an action in the United States District Court, Central District of California against several parties that have been manufacturing, distributing and offering for sale certain potpourri/kush products which bear Bob Marley’s name, image, trademark, persona and likeness.

Excerpt: “We have never authorized any party to sell these types of products with our Father’s image and likeness on them and are very upset to see that people are buying these products and being harmed by them. As a result we felt compelled to take action against the parties that have been illegally manufacturing, distributing and selling these unauthorized goods,” states Cedella Marley, a Director of Hope Road and Bob’s daughter.

Title: Cedella Designs Olympic Uniforms For Team Jamaica

source:huffington post

Excerpt: Jamaica's top athletes will be stepping out in style when they land in London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games thanks to their fabulous new uniforms designed by Cedella Marley.

Excerpt: And while the sleek uniforms were created with optimal performance and comfort in mind, they are super stylish to boot. We're loving the flashy prints, flattering silhouettes and saturated Jamaican flag colors represented in every piece.

Title: Cedella Marley designs Jamaica's Olympics Kit

source:guardian

Excerpt: For the fastest man in the world, he's not the most punctual. But fresh from running his quickest time this year in Rome, Usain Bolt could be forgiven for turning up late to moonlight as a catwalk model and unveil Jamaica's London 2012 kit.

Bolt, who exuded his trademark cool as he acted as a clotheshorse for a kit designed by Bob Marley's daughter

Excerpt: Cedella Marley said the military jackets and fit of the collection had been based on her father's style and the blurring of the lines between sport and music in Jamaican culture – although she admitted he preferred the World Cup to the Olympics. Marley's face features on the shoulder of some of the track jackets. "A little piece of him is going to be in London," she said.

Excerpt: The colours – green, yellow and black – may have been predictable but some of the detail, including the blurred images of two 1948 Jamaican track stars on the vest, were not. Bolt said the kit would inspire him to run faster still: "She's a great designer but also carries on the spirit of our nation through the legacy of the Marley family. It's going to be inspirational to run in London with that energy surrounding me."

Title: Celebrating Bob Marley's Fashion Legacy

source:aspiring socialite

Excerpt: We also chatted as a group with Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, via Skype about her fashion line inspired by her father. Aside from her Dad’s overall message and spirit, what really inspired Cedella in creating her line was the fact that her father was’t trying to be trendy or fashionable, but yet he was.

Excerpt: Cedella Marley’s line is available from Zion Rootswear. She also designed the uniforms for the Jamaican team at the upcoming Olympics. The uniforms have quotes from her father written in the inside so that Bob Marley can always be with them as they compete.

Title: In the kitchen with C

source:a nice time

Excerpt: Today Jahkyra and I were craving something sweet. So we opened the cupboard to see how creative we could get with our ingredients. The result…..we combined Marley Coffee with one our favorite vegan brownie recipes. This could be the best recipe yet…..

Excerpt: Ingredients
2 ¼ cups of whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup coconut oil
1 ½ cups strong brewed Marley coffee
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ cup applesauce
1 cup chopped nuts of your choice (we used macadamia)

Excerpt: Preheat your oven at 350. Combine all the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips and mix well. In another bowl mix all the wet ingredients together. Now pour the wet into the dry ingredients and mix well. grease pan with oil and dust with flour, pour in batter. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or till the top looks cooked. If you want the brownies to be gooey you can leave it slightly undercooked. Be sure to let the brownies cool before cutting.

Title: Bob's daughter sharing One Love

source:south florida times

Excerpt: There are fundamental notions that rely on the simplicity of brotherhood and community and that when implemented, can make a world of difference.

Such was the case when Cedella Marley — whose parents are iconic reggae artist Bob Marley and Rita Marley — set out to write her latest children’s novel, One Love.

“One Love is the song of my father’s that kids most love to sing, but the lyrics are not quite accessible for young readers,” said Marley, who resides in Miami with her husband Dave Minto and three children. “So I adapted them in a way that was understandable, yet still kept the spirit and intention of the song.”

Excerpt: “A new generation can discover my father’s music while also enjoying a beautiful picture book they can share with their family,” said Marley. “We’re all involved in charitable projects and approach everything we do by asking: ‘How is this important?

Excerpt: Surrounding herself with the family and the culture that surrounded her father decades before, Marley and her family have remained a tight-knit group.

“If there’s anything better than hearing a child sing One Love, it’s seeing them read it!” said the proud author. “Hopefully ‘Little C’ — what I call the main character of One Love — will inspire young girls to learn more about reggae and encourage a future star.”

Title: Cedella Marley pens another children's book

source:jamaica observer

Excerpt: SINCE its original release more than 30 years ago, Bob Marley's song One Love has been a source of joy, pride, and inspiration for millions people worldwide. Now, Marley's daughter Cedella brings One Love to a new generation in the form of a children's book.

Excerpt: Cedella says, "When my father sang One Love, he felt it all the way — heart and soul, mind and body. He thought a world united by love was possible, and it is. All we've got to do, he said, is 'give a little, take a little.' "

Excerpt: Cedella recently shared her thoughts about the book in an interview with The Children's Book Review, "I'm so happy to have this opportunity to share the message of One Love. I hope it inspires you to live the message of one love and do what you can as a family to create a better world."

Title: Interview with Cedella

source:wjbc

Excerpt: Please click link above to listen to interview.

Excerpt: A Grammy-winner for her work with The Melody Makers, Cedella Marley sees family in every aspect of the company’s projects.

Cedella tells Steve Fast about growing up with her father’s legacy, and how she saw the Third World’s first rock star as simply “dad.”

Title: Bob Marley's Daughter Pens Children's Book

source:madame noire

Excerpt: When we interviewed Cedella Marley, the daughter of legendary Reggae singer Bob Marley, back in March she told us it’s not in her nature to slow down or plateau. So we knew she had something creative up her sleeve. In addition to designing the track suits for the 2012 Summer Olympic team, Cedella also had a children’s book on her plate.
This adorable picture book tells the story of a little girl who wants to bring all the people in her community together regardless of their race or gender. The words of this story mirror those of Bob Marley’s popular song “One Love”.

Title: Bob Marley's Daughter Pens Children's Book

source:the root

Excerpt: Cedella Marley, the daughter of Bob Marley, is talking about a new children's book she's authored that draws both on her father's musical legacy and his message. One Love adapts the lyrics of the Marley song of the same name to tell the story of a little girl who enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better by rebuilding a local park. "It's about bringing people together, no matter what color or race. The message is to unite people through love . . .. People can be different, but what makes us stronger is embracing our differences," Marley says in the trailer. Her dad would probably agree that that's a message readers of all ages could stand to hear.

Title: Cedella Marley on One Love

source:cracking the cover

Excerpt: As Marley’s oldest child, Cedella has worked hard to keep her father’s memory alive, with her most recent foray being that of a picture book based on her father’s song “One Love.”

“One Love is not only one of my favorite of my father’s songs, but it’s one that children love to sing as well,” Cedella told Cracking the Cover. “I loved the idea of giving them a new way to experience the song, and also spread the message of 'One Love' to a new generation.”

Excerpt: Cedella, who is also a musician, wanted to keep the spirit of her father’s song alive, but make it accessible to very young readers. ” I reviewed the lyrics line by line and made changes I thought would be fun to read and sing, but still be recognizable and respectful of the original,” she said.

“The message of one love guided my writing. I knew as long as I was true to my father’s vision of love and community and working together to create a better world, that the new lyrics would capture the essence of the original song.”

Excerpt: It’s something she says would make her father very proud. In fact, when her mother first saw a finished copy of the book that’s the first thing she said. “Reaching children through a combination of reading and music would have pleased him very much.”

Title: One Love: An Interview With Cedella Marley

source:sophistishe

Excerpt: Q. How did the One Love children’s book come to fruition?

A. I’d written two previous books inspired by my father’s lyrics, and was ready to do another based on One Love, one of his most popular and beloved and one that children love to sing.

Excerpt: Q. When your children are faced with issues brought on by their peers, how do you help your children see the light in the situations? How do you instill the fundamentals of self-love in your children?

A. I come from a large family, and one of the things I’m so grateful for is that my parents let each of us know we were special in our own way. We were all Marleys, but we each had our own talents and strengths. Since they were small I’ve reminded each of my three boys that he is special and has wonderful gifts that are his alone to give to the world. I can’t always protect them from what their peers will say and do, but my goal is to give them the strength and confidence to know they can overcome and hold their heads high in any challenging situation.

Excerpt: Q. In what ways do you practice “One Love” in your everyday life?

A. I’m fortunate to have many facets to my life. I’m a wife, mom, daughter, sister, and aunt as well as a designer, author, musician and businesswoman. In each of these roles I strive to act with integrity and treat others with love and respect. I’m very selective about the projects I take on. I ask myself how will this book, song, design or business venture bring joy and beauty to people’s lives, and what more good can come of it?

Title: Cedella Marley Inspires with One Love

source:the children's book review

Excerpt: Q: Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

A: I’m so happy to have this opportunity to share the message of One Love with you. I hope it inspires you to live the message of “One Love” and do what you can as a family to create a better world.

Excerpt: Q: If you could offer one piece of advice to parents about raising children to enjoy and appreciate reggae music, what would it be?

A: I’d love for parents to always fill their homes with all types of music, reggae music, rock, hip-hop, oldies – whatever makes your heart sing. Sing and dance with your children and show them that music is fun. Encourage your children to play an instrument, even if it’s just banging pots and pans together. And see live music when you can as a family. There are so many local festivals, concerts and performances, let them know that music is always available to them.

Excerpt: Q: What do you think children will connect with the most?

A: [I'm] very proud that there is such a diversity in the characters depicted in One Love – every child will find someone who looks like them or a member of their family. And I hope they’ll also love singing along with the book.

Title: Marleys Spread 1Love Message

source:wall street journal

Excerpt: The first daughter of late musician Bob Marley, along with her mother Rita and siblings, will this week announce the launch of a new social-networking and charity website called 1Love.org.

Excerpt: The idea came about when the family realized the Bob Marley Facebook page had more than 17 million fans and the family wanted to find away to channel that energy into something positive.

"Dad's message and vision of 'One Love' is as relevant today as it was 30 years ago," says Ms. Marley. "Now we can use social media to spread the message and put his words into reality."

Excerpt: "We've done a lot of work in Jamaica and Africa but now we want to bring the message of 'One Love' to the whole world," Ms. Marley says.

Title: Interview with Cedella Marley

Excerpt: Just the notion of being in the presence of such international pop stars as the Jackson brothers – most notably brother Michael – was enough to get her interested in checking out her dad’s opening set performance that night.

None of that means she completely discounted everything she saw that evening, though. Come on, now. This is still Bob Marley we are talking about.

“Dad was amazing, though,” she adds, breathing a sigh of reflection. “He tore the place down.”

Excerpt: It’s that maturity, that wisdom, that made Bob Marley the statesman of an entire movement -- an entire art -- that Cedella argues is missing from reggae music today.

“Now, everything today is rhythm-based,” she says when asked about the current state of reggae music. “Nobody gives a shit about what is on top of the music. Nobody is saying anything anymore.”

Excerpt: Another thing Cedella would admittedly like to see in today’s musical world is the inclusion of women in reggae within the walls of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Though she cites her father’s contemporary, Jimmy Cliff, recently being elected to the HoF as “very nice,” she contends that all of the influential women within the genre have been largely ignored.

Excerpt: “We want to start a bootleg series,” she says. “But we want it to be completely fan-based. We would like to collect the stuff people have recorded and release it officially. Another thing we have been thinking about is bringing together some of the world’s best DJs to release an album of remixes of their favorite Bob Marley songs. These are a lot of maybes, though. No promises.”

Excerpt: “I feel like he was immature when he died,” she says. “And he wasn’t mature then, when I listen to this. He had matured musically, but not as a man. We all think we are invincible, but we aren’t. Everybody has regrets, you know? But I’d love to be able to turn back time just to see him again.”