Tag: Bob Marley
Happy Birthday Bob Marley
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The late Bob Marley would have been celebrating his 68th birthday today. His far-too-early death is still tragic, but his messages of peace and love continue to live on through his music. The iconic reggae superst...
How Reggae Invaded Britain
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Forty-three years ago, ‘Israelites,’ became the first reggae number-one single to top the UK charts. Noel Phillips looks back at how the music and genre conquered Britain. It was the late Desmond Dekker who pioneere...
Marley Moments No.5
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In 1980 after Zimbabwe finally gained their independence, as a supporter, Marley felt that he should be a central part of the celebration. He personally financed the celebration arrangements costing him over US$90,000...
Marley Moments No.4
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In 1978 the One Love Peace Concert took place in Jamaica during a civil war between the Jamaican Labour Party and the People’s National Party. The concert featured 16 of reggaes biggest acts and was considered to be t...
Marley Moments No.3 #MarleyDVD @Marleyuk
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Bob Marley was an avid supporter of “Africa Unite” and the freedom fighters. Throughout his career he attempted to reconnect with Africa and fought for the struggle of African liberations through his music. In doing s...
FLAVOUR MAG Sound Stage at Notting Hill Carnival
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To celebrate the release of MARLEY on DVD and Blu-ray on 20 August 20, Universal Pictures (UK) has teamed up with Flavour Magazineto launch the Marley Sound Stage at Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street fest...
Marley Moments No.2
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Bob Marley and the Wailers were such energetic performers that only after four shows into a 17-city tour with Sly and the Family Stone, Bob and the Wailers were dismissed as the bands opening act. Bob and the Wailers ...
Marley Moments No.1
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No more than 2 days after a brutal shooting attempt on his life, Bob Marley took the stage at National Heroes Park, Jamaica on December 5, 1976 for the Smile Jamaica Concert in a performance that helped bring together...
Bob Marley, the man, the myth, the merchandise
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Look out for the special Marley feature in our next issue of Flavour Mag. Marley's memory has spread far beyond the influence of his music, today Bob Marley is a global icon in more ways than one. A man well known for...
Interview: Ice Prince becoming ‘King’ of Afro Beats
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It’s very windy as I drive into a quiet road just off the bustling streets of Stratford. Having been slowed down by traffic, I feel relieved to finally enter one of the private apartments to interview Afro Beats sensa...
