Reggae's no different from other struggling genres: Promoters need to invoke the name of a legend, in this case Bob Marley, to attract a good-sized crowd. On a busman's holiday from their own solo ...

Reggae music pioneer Bob Marley died at the too-young age of 36 in 1981 from melanoma. But his music lives forever in the hearts of music fans, if sales are an indication. His 1984 "Legend" best-of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Mike Alleyne Ph.D is an award-winning author and editor. Forty-one years after it was first released, Marley’s Legend ...

More than 40 years after his death, Bob Marley‘s lyrics and messages continue to resurface, while his music with The Wailers is celebrated by artists crossing all genres. On August 4, Marley and the ...

What’s red, black, green and invading Middletown with a weekend full of hypnotic jams? The new Reggae Roots Music Festival set to launch at Thousand Acre Farms from July 30 to Aug. 1. The festival, ...

Without question, Jamaica’s greatest export is reggae music, as embodied by the genre icon Bob Marley. Even if you’ve never had the fortune to visit the Caribbean country, Marley’s influence can be ...

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From the Daily Journal archives Roots, rock, reggae — A review of 'Bob Marley: One Love' By Jerry Lee Daily Journal Staff Feb 14, 2024 Updated Feb 14, 2024 0 3 min to read ...

Townsend will transform into a mini Jamaica with island-themed bands and cuisine at the Reggae Roots Music Festival — Friday through Sunday at Firebase Lloyd. The festival is about more than just ...

Bob Marley became an icon for popularizing reggae music worldwide. Marley passed away in 1981 at the age of 36, leaving at least 11 children behind. Many of his children and grandchildren have ...