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Source: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091108/ent/ent3.html Smile Jamaica concert returns next year Nine Miles, St Ann, will be smiling once again as the Bob Marley celebratory concert, Smile Jamaica, returns to the reggae icon's home. The concert will culminate Bob Marley Week and will be a major feature once more of Reggae Month. The show, which is scheduled for Bob Marley's birthday, Saturday, February 6, 2010, enjoys the support of the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Jamaica Cultural and Development Commission. Jerome Hamilton of Headline Entertainment, in an interview with The Sunday Gleaner, explained, "In 2007, Ghetto Youths International wanted to stage an event that would honour Marley and we decided to keep it in Bob's hometown. In 2008, Smile Jamaica and Africa Unite combined for a memorable event, and Smile Jamaica took a break in 2009. Everything has its season, the timing wasn't ideal last year but Ghetto Youths thought it prudent to stage it for 2010." Marley magic While the 2008 concert took place on the shores of James Bond Beach in St Mary, in February the hills of Nine Miles, walking distance from Marley's resting place, will be lit with a little Marley magic once more. In December 1976, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, the first Smile Jamaica concert was held, featuring Bob Marley and the Wailers. The event took place two days after Marley had almost been killed by gunmen in his house, but survived and sought solace in the Blue Mountains. Nevertheless, Marley agreed to perform one song for the 80,000 people in attendance, which turned into a 90-minute performance despite his injuries. All Wailers performed except bassman Aston 'Family Man' Barrett. After this concert, Marley went on a self-imposed exile that saw him travelling to Bermuda, the United States and the United Kingdom. He returned in 1978 for the One Love Peace Concert held at the National Stadium. Once again, said Hamilton, persons can experience the mystical aura of the show 'The Gong' started 33 years ago. "Although it may sound cliché, when the concert was held in Nine Miles it had a mystical feeling. In that location you get a more intimate feeling, close to Marley's resting place and his birth place - you really feel connected. This year it falls exactly on Marley's birthday and closes the week of celebrations. Each year we get a good representation, a wide cross section of persons, even as far as from Australia, and a lot of international media." Since the 2008 concert, the Marley clan has released a number of new material including Julian Marley's album Awake, Ziggy Marley's children-oriented Family Time, Stephen Marley's acoustic version of his debut album, Mind Control, and Ky-Mani Marley's Radio. Damian Marley, while working on a collaborative album with rapper Nas, has also released singles. Hamilton said when the brothers unite for the show it will be a memorable experience. enjoyable "It will be like Bob Marley's music - timeless and always enjoyable. There will also certainly be overseas acts," he said. The last Smile Jamaica at James Bond Beach saw performances by Rihanna, a guest appearance from then boyfriend Chris Brown and John Legend. Part proceeds from the concert will go to the Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE) Foundation and the Ghetto Youth Foundation, the charitable arm of Ghetto Youths International founded by Bob Marley's offsprings. The foundation provides support for schools and reading programmes in St Ann and Kingston. The organisation has also provided assistance to hospitals and clinics to benefit children of lesser means and greater need.

Source: http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/story/Family-of-Late-Reggae-Legend-Looks-to-Cash-In/ihQ19tZ8o0GIw3jnVvrQ_g.cspx Family of Late Reggae Legend Looks to Cash In Add another to the list of dead celebrities whose legacy will be used to sell all kind of products. Heirs of Bob Marley are jumping into the pool when it comes to marketing the likeness of the late reggae legend. And that means you may soon see everything from Bob Marley-themed video games, Marley shoes -- and even snowboards bearing the likeness of the Jamaican superstar. Members of the Marley clan are trying to enforce their exclusive rights to Marley's image, which has grown steadily since he died of brain cancer in 1981. Forbes magazine says the Marley name, look and sound can generate about $600 million a year in sales of licensed products. The move to capitalize on Marley's popularity is seen by some fans as a sell out. But some say with all the fake items bearing his name and likeness, it's only fair that the family begin to reap the benefits of the legacy.

Source: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091103/life/life2.html On Wednesday, Forbes Magazine released its annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, and for the second consecutive year, reggae legend, Bob Marley, was absent. Is Marley magic fading? French fashion designer Yves St Laurent topped the 13-member list with earnings of US$350 million, followed by songwriters Rodgers and Hammerstein with US$235 million. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was third with US$90 million. Marley, who died from cancer in 1981, was a fixture on the list from 2001 to 2008. He reached as high as sixth in 2001 with earnings of US$10 million. Marley archivist Roger Steffens believes several factors have contributed to his decline as a major seller. One is the worldwide plunge in record sales, another is the absence of a high-profile project to revive interest in his legend. "Longtime observers will remember that in the spring of 1984, an American motion picture producer announced that principal photography would have began in April of that year on the Bob Marley story," Steffens said, in an interview with The Gleaner. "A quarter century later, we're still waiting. A major Hollywood epic on his momentous life would be an inspiring international smash hit in the right hands, and add a major attractant for the continuing sales of his catalogue," Steffens added.

Source: http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur57166.cfm MARLEY FAM HIRES FIRM TO MANAGE TRADEMARK: Toronto-based company to introduce backpacks, stationery, headphones and more bearing legend's image. *The family of reggae legend Bob Marley is putting their collective foot down when it comes to managing the singer's name, sound and likeness, which generate an estimated $600 million a year in sales of unlicensed merchandise, according to the AP. Marley's heirs have hired Toronto-based Hilco Consumer Capital to protect their rights to the brand, reports the Associated Press. Hilco CEO Jamie Salter believes Marley products could be a $1 billion business in a few years. "The family managed all the rights before Hilco was brought on board," said Marley's fourth son, Rohan. "We didn't have a real good grasp on the international scope prior to Hilco, nor the proper management." Rather than focusing on street vendors, who hawk everything from Bob Marley T-shirts to beach towels, the partnership is creating a new line of products dubbed "House of Marley" and will police the trademark vigilantly. Planned merchandise featuring the musician's image, name or message include backpacks, stationery, headphones, musical instruments, restaurants, and even snowboards. Items are expected to hit the market in mid-2010.

Source: http://www.hartfordadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15019 Living the Legacy Before his untimely death in 1981, reggae icon Bob Marley brought the sound of Jamaica and the Rastafarian religion to every corner of the globe. After succumbing to cancer at the age of 36, Marley's legacy was left to be carried out by the numerous children he fathered with various women. On Oct. 16 his son Julian Marley will perform at the West Indian Social Club to promote his latest album Awake, with younger brother Stephen Marley scheduled to make an appearance as well. Julian, Marley's eighth child, was born in London, England to Lucy Pounder, of Bajan descent. He spent most of his early years living between London, Jamaica, and Miami. At a very young age it became evident that he would follow in his father's musical footsteps as he began playing several instruments. "I began getting into music at around age 11," said Julian during a phone interview. "I began playing drums, bass guitar, guitar, and keyboards. I'm about 50 percent self taught as a lot of it is inspiration from other musicians. I never went to school to learn to play; I just mostly learned the basics." The first Marleys to release an album were Ziggy, Stephen, Sharon and Cedelia who formed the Melody Makers. The group released several albums beginning with 1985's Play the Game Right, before enjoying mainstream success with 1988's Conscious Party, which took home the Grammy for best reggae album that year. In 1989, Julian, along with his older brothers Ziggy and Stephen, formed the production company Ghetto Youth Foundation Inc. to help underprivileged youth with their music careers. Hoping to have similar success to his siblings, Julian released his first solo album, Lion in the Morning, in 1996. "It was such a great feeling to me as an artist to put my all into something, and seeing the results of that effort paying off," said Julian. Several of Marley's children are musical artists, and his influence is evident in their music, but they also have their own distinct sounds as well. Ziggy and the Melody Makers have more of a crossover/pop sound; Damian "Junior Gong," and Kymani blend dancehall and hip-hop effortlessly in their music. And Julian's sound is mainly roots and culture. On his latest effort Awake, Julian keeps the guest list to a minimum with his brothers Stephen and Damian making appearances, as does rapper Mr. Cheeks. The some songs on the record address social ills, like "Violence in the Streets," and "Awake." The songs "Oh Girl" and "Too Late" deal with love, and "Boom Draw" extols the joys of cannabis. "I write the majority of my songs. I have one or two songs where I have co-writers," he said. "My lyrics are inspired by the struggle of the people ... and the words of my father. My music is uplifting and refreshing to the spirit and the ears." In addition to older brother Stephen making a guest appearance, local artists opening the show include Teego Welch, Ardie "Cuban" Wallace, Teachaman, Yello, Capital D, Mystery, and Mario and Kamar Wallace. The sound systems for the evening are Black Rhyno, Fresh Intl. and Fire Stone.

Source: http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/raggamuffin-returns-with-reggae-royalty-20091019-h4ro.html Raggamuffin returns with reggae royalty Another day, another festival announcement as the summer music season builds and builds. This time it's reggae that is coming to our shores, with Ragamuffin 2010 bringing Wyclef Jean, Julian Marley, Shaggy and plenty more to Perth for a gig on January 25. More than 60,000 fans have attended the festival over the past two years, with Australia's biggest reggae festival still going strong. Headlining is Wyclef Jean, a Grammy Award-winning artist who has sold more than 30 million records and toured the world with hip hop act The Fugees and as a solo artist. He will be performing songs from his new album Music Theory. Bob Marley's son Julian will be performing to celebrate the music and message of all the legendary family who have come before. His soulful vocals, hypnotic beats and the roots-reggae sound combined with street energy hip-hop deliver a combination that is very much his own. Shaggy returns, sure to bring his Oh Carolina hit, along with singalong sensations It Wasn’t Me and Angel from his album Hotshot. Sean Kingston, Steel Pulse, Blue King Brown, Sly and Robbie, House of Shem and more round out the bill.

Source: http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music/hc-soundnew1001.artoct01,0,4460191.column Julian Marley and his brother Stephen — sons of reggae legend Bob Marley — performs Oct. 16 at the West Indian Social Club in Hartford with Javaughn; tickets are $21.

Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1260588.html Marley power at the Arsht Fresh off the release of his third album, Awake, Julian Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley, will bring the reggae rhythms of The Awake Tour to the Adrienne Arsht Center with a little help from brothers Stephen and Damian ``Jr. Gong'' Marley. Interestingly, Julian is headlining the tour, despite his two brothers having more mainstream success and critical praise. (Stephen has five Grammy awards and Damian has three.) The Marley brothers are no strangers to Miami. They have homes here, and participate in the annual Bob Marley festival downtown. Tickets for the Nov. 22. show are on sale at the Arsht Center's website from $19.50-$39.50.

source: http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2057267_zion_capture_the_marley_sound Zion capture the Marley sound NINE-PIECE band Zion carry a breath of Caribbean air with them to the Camberley Theatre on Saturday, September 19 with their phenomenal tribute to Bob Marley. Bob Marley was not just a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and activist - he was without question the most widely-known performer of the genre and is regarded by many as a prophet of the Rastafari movement. Zion expertly captures all the great man’s power and energy by re-living the magic of all his memorable hits. I Shot the Sheriff, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Exodus, Could You Be Loved, Jammin’, Redemption Song, One Love and countless more are recreated in a concert that is sure to remind you of the true musical greatness of Bob Marley and his extensive repertoire.