Bob Marley’s eightieth birthday celebrations have begun! Below the theme ‘Rebellion’, the reggae legend’s anniversary actions kicked off with an unique preview of the digital tribute live performance stay on Tuff Gong Radio (channel 19 on SiriusXM).
On Bob Marley Day, February 6, an thrilling record of actions are ready to influence audiences in Jamaica all day at Bob Marley Museum and followers worldwide through a livestream on Tuff Gong TV’s YouTube channel, at 3:00 pm ET.
The spotlight of the livestream celebration is the digital live performance that includes a slew of well-liked and new Jamaican entertainers, amongst them Mortimer, Bugle, Kumar Fyah, Naomi Cowan, Quan Dajai, Kelly Shane, and Alexx A-Recreation. A number of of them had been featured within the Bob Marley: One Love film.
Different options included within the livestream embody a teaser of a brand new Bob Marley music video, a countdown of the perfect performances from previous birthdays, chosen new animations about Bob Marley, faculty choirs from across the globe, standalone performances paying tribute, and a showcase of the continuing influence of his charitable organisation Bob Marley Basis.
“Celebrating Daddy’s eightieth birthday underneath the theme Rebellion is a particular second for our household and followers worldwide. This album represents a lot of his spirit, with highly effective songs like Forever Loving Jah, Coming In From The Chilly, May You Be Beloved, and Redemption Tune, which proceed to encourage generations,” shared Cedella Marley, CEO of Bob Marley Group of Firms. “Annually we honour his legacy in a approach that unites our prolonged household, associates, and followers from all corners of the globe. This eightieth milestone is a reminder of his timeless name for love, resilience, and freedom.”
February 6 at Bob Marley Museum will probably be a day filled with festivities. Come midday, LIVE AT BOB’S will give attendees a collection of intimate acoustic performances on the deck of the brand new Marley Pure Dispensary in the back of the Bob Marley Museum. Performers will showcase Bob Marley’s grandchildren Yohan Marley and Mystic Marley, and spotlight performances from Ras I, Hezron, Christopher Ellis, Janeel Mills, Lymie Murray, Runkus, Amanyea, Hailie Celestial, Black Am I, Shandre Music, Jay Summa, and the Wake Up Jamaica choir.
The day will open at 7:00 am with the normal blowing of the Abeng and Nyabinghi drummers on the music together with a marching band main into the opening ceremony. This presentation will embody tribute performances from colleges throughout the island. Normally a personal occasion, this 12 months the general public is invited to take part.
Instantly following the opening ceremony, the whole entrance of the museum will probably be remodeled right into a family-friendly Child’s Village with enjoyable actions for all ages. It should provide partaking, hands-on experiences for younger followers, together with the digital actuality and robotics cubicles, a recording studio that can permit kids to discover Marley’s legacy, and Sip & Paint in addition to ceramic artwork & jewellery-making stations to foster inventive expression and cultural schooling. The occasion may even characteristic a Bubble Artwork Zone, festive balloon artwork, a ball pit, face portray, and a petting zoo in partnership with Hope Zoo, for a day of joyful play and celebration. Moreover, there will probably be storytelling by Amina Blackwood Meeks.
Guests to the Bob Marley Museum on February 6 will even get to bask in new digital options. In an unprecedented fusion of Bob Marley’s timeless legacy and cutting-edge innovation, the museum will unveil a revolutionary expertise of displays and murals that ‘come to life’ and convey followers nearer to the legend than ever earlier than.
There may even be a Bob Marley expertise exhibition, that includes the abilities of internationally celebrated artist, Mr Brainwash (who has mounted comparable exhibitions in honour of Marvel comics legend the late Stan Lee in addition to within the metropolis of Los Angeles) and film nights each Thursday in February.
To wrap up the day of celebrations, the Authorities of Jamaica, by the Ministry of Tradition, Gender, Leisure and Sport, will current a Bob Marley tribute live performance, stay from Emancipation Park, starting at 7:00 pm on February 6. This may even be broadcast stay on Tuff Gong TV’s YouTube channel.
Rebellion is the twelfth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers and the final one to be launched (June 10, 1980) throughout his lifetime.
