Bob Marley, the legendary reggae icon, has been the subject of numerous documentaries and films, each attempting to capture the essence of his life and music. The latest Hollywood representation of Marley has sparked an intense discussion within the Jamaican and Caribbean community, prompting questions about cultural authenticity and the integrity of storytelling. In our recent … [Read more...] about Bob Marley: One Love – A Movie Review on Its Hollywood Representation
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Style & Vibes Podcast Bob Marley A Fan’s Perspective
February is Reggae month in Jamaica, Black History Month in the U.S. and February 6th is the birthday of Bob Marley. His contribution to Reggae music is unmatched and his name rings legendary in any music conversation. While I’ve always understood Bob Marley’s musical legacy, by watching performances and listening to industry heads in documentaries, I’ve never quite … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Bob Marley A Fan’s Perspective
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 53 – Nine Mile Clothing’s Princess Booker
Entrepreneur and fashion designer Princess Booker is the CEO of Nine Mile Clothing inspired by Princess’ grandmother Cedella Marley-Booker’s small home town in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica. Nine Mile is where Bob Marley was born, is now a museum and popular tourist destination as one of the museums dedicated to Bob Marley's legacy. After spending time Princess … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 53 – Nine Mile Clothing’s Princess Booker
Netflix’s ReMastered on Bob Marley Assassination Attempt
The first track of the ReMastered series investigates who is responsible for the shooting of legendary musician Bob Marley. Watch Who Shot the Sheriff, exclusively on Netflix October 12th. The docuseries explores the political climate in Jamaica as well as events leading up to and after Bob Marley's assassination attempt. A Netflix’s Original Documentary Series, ReMastered, … [Read more...] about Netflix’s ReMastered on Bob Marley Assassination Attempt
5 Ways to celebrate Reggae Month
Reggae Month is an annual celebration of reggae music which takes place during February. Organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) since 2009. Although established in Jamaica, Reggae Month is celebrated around the globe with events such as concerts, roundtable discussions and workshops that pay homage to Reggae’s history and how the Reggae … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to celebrate Reggae Month