New York, NY (Top40 Charts) In honour of Women's History Month, the Bob Marley: Legacy mini-documentary series continues with episode two: "Women Rising" The moving and empowering short premiered today on Bob Marley's official YouTube channel and features interviews with Rita Marley, also known as Bob Marley's wife and the matriarch of the Marley Family, whose strength and character is an inspiration for people around the world. Rita was an integral part of the Wailers musical development, as well as a constant presence and influence in Bob Marley's life, guardian of his legacy, and a member of the Iconic Reggae Group I-Threes. Mrs. Marley is also the founder of the Rita Marley Foundation, which works to eradicate poverty and hunger while empowering communities in Ghana and Jamaica. Her life's work epitomizes integrity and grace.
Bob Marley: Legacy Episode 2 - "Women Rising" also features Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt of the I-Threes, Mystic Marley, Donisha Prendergast, academic and writer Isis Semaj-Hall, former activist, campaigner and former councilor Seyi Akiwowo and
Stella Dadzie writer & historian, Kim Walker, photographer, and more championing women and the messages in Bob Marley's music.
Last month's episode, Bob Marley: Legacy Episode 1 "75 Years A Legend", a refreshing and cinematic journey through the life, legacy and relevance that
Bob Marley still holds in this present day is also available now on Bob Marley's official YouTube channel.
The documentary follows the EP release of Keep On Moving, which features an extended and radio mix and an exclusive mix from Sly & Robbie.
In other news, due to recent CDC restrictions and guidelines The BeachLife Festival has been postponed until further notice.
Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley will be performing together at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA on August 19 (Tickets here) and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY on August 20.
In this digital era,
Bob Marley remains one of the most followed posthumous artists on social media, and MARLEY75 will serve to bring his music and message to the digital foreground, reaching new audiences and perspectives with innovative content and groundbreaking technology. Special live events, exclusive digital content, recordings, exhibitions, plus rare and unearthed treasures will also be revealed throughout the year. Bob Marley's music continues to inspire generation upon generation, as his legacy lives on through his message of love, justice and unity, a sentiment needed more than ever in 2020. In conjunction with Tuff Gong and UMe/Universal Music, a division of the Universal
Music Group, the Marley family will continue to ensure the highest quality, integrity and care is taken to honour Bob's legacy and to celebrate one of the 20th century's most important and influential figures.
Tune in and subscribe to the Official
Bob Marley YouTube channel here for more upcoming content celebrating Bob's legacy and contribution to the world.
Additional information on MARLEY75 events will be revealed soon.
Bob Marley, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is notable not only as the man who put reggae on the global map, but, as a statesman in his native Jamaica, he famously brought together the country's warring factions. Today,
Bob Marley remains one of the 20th century's most important and influential entertainment icons. Marley's lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. In the digital era, he has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official
Bob Marley Facebook page drawing more than 70 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. Marley's music catalog has sold millions of albums worldwide. His iconic collection LEGEND holds the distinction of being the longest-charting album in the history of Billboard magazine's Catalog Albums chart and remains the world's best-selling reggae album. Marley's accolades include inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and ASCAP Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010), a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), multiple entries in the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001).
