You asked for it! Cedella Marley designed it! Her new High Tide swimwear collection will be available at ZionRootswear.com in March. Inspired by Bob Marley t-shirt art, the collection features the hottest styles and colors just in time for spring. Check out Cedella's interview with Emily Loftiss for a preview of the new swimsuits and visit ZionRootswear.com in March to order!

Ziggy and Bob Marley

The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Pictures has acquired US rights to MARLEY, the definitive documentary about legendary musician Bob Marley, directed by Academy Award-winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland). Produced by Steve Bing (Shangri-La Entertainment) and Charles Steel, and executive produced by Bob’s son Ziggy Marley and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, MARLEY will have its world premiere at the 62^nd Berlin International Film Festival in February, and its North American premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX in March.

 

The film will open in theaters on Friday, April 20^th, launching day and date with all VOD and digital platforms.

 

VH1 has come onboard to license the first TV Window of the film as part of their Emmy-Award winning VH1 Rock Doc franchise and will work with Magnolia and the filmmakers to promote the film across their music lover channel.

 

Made with the unprecedented support of the Marley family, MARLEY is the first film to tell the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his earliest days to his rise to international superstardom. Along with an incredible soundtrack, the film features rare footage, archival photos, and incredible performances and interviews with his family, friends, and bandmates – the people that knew him best. The film is sure to be a revelation to Bob Marley fans, of which there are many (the triple-platinum artist has nearly 35 million fans on his Facebook page alone), and newcomers alike.

 

“Bob Marley is a fascinating, towering figure in musical history, and MARLEY is the biography that he deserves,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “Kevin Macdonald has once again shown himself to be a master documentarian with this eye-opening, entertaining, beautifully crafted film.”

 

“This documentary is the ultimate revelation of my father’s life,” said Executive Producer Ziggy Marley. “The family is proud to be able to have the world finally experience this emotional journey."

 

The deal was negotiated for Magnolia by SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Head of Business Affairs Chris Matson and for VH1 by Ben Zurier and Brad Abramson with Liesl Copland of WME Global on behalf of the filmmakers. To watch the trailer and learn more, visit the Marley Movie Facebook page.

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Mannion

Buju Banton Joins Zion Rootswear's Legendary Artists

Zion Rootswear is excited to be the exclusive licensing partner of Buju Banton T-shirts. One of the most popular reggae and dancehall musicians of all time, Banton has become an icon in Jamaica. His influence on the music and culture has been compared to Bob Marley.

As the proud home of officially licensed merchandise for some of the most celebrated artists in history, Zion Rootswear is honored to include Buju Banton alongside such legends as Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon.  

The Buju Banton collection includes two designs available in both men’s and women’s sizes – the official Buju Banton logo tee and the “Free Buju” tee. With “Free Buju” on the back and his ID number on the front, fans can express their support for Buju and stand by him during turbulent times. The official Buju Banton logo tee features a six pointed star representing the 12 Tribes, and the mighty sword symbolizes courage, leadership and honor. Join the movement and get your Buju Banton gear now!

   

Bob Marley Search-and-Find Contest

Calling All Bob Marley Fans!

There are four hidden references to Bob Marley hidden throughout the illustrations in Cedella Marley's new book, One Love. All of the references are included in the book trailer below. Watch the trailer and see if you can find them all!

Ten Lucky Winners will receive a copy signed by Cedella Marley.


Winners will be selected at random from entries received. Today is the last day for entries so click the link to enter while you still can! Winners will be announced & contacted by the end of November 2011.

Just Click to Buy Zion Rootswear Cedella Marley Toddler T Shirts or her new book, One Love!

38th Anniversary of the Release of the Bob Marley & the Wailers 'Burnin' LP

In 1973 on October 19th, Bob Marley & the Wailers unleashed their 'Burnin' LP on the the world. The album is full of memorable classics opening with a Marley signature call for unity in 'Get Up Stand Up' & closes with the timeless 'Rastaman Chant'. Their 4th studio album would contain their break through mainstream hit song,'I Shot the Sheriff'. 'Burnin' has been counted on numerous lists of the Top 500 Album of All Time. The track listings really impresses the power of this phenomenal album. 

What is your favorite song off of 'Burnin'?

Side 1                                       

1. Get Up Stand Up                        

2. Hallelujah Time                        

3. I Shot the Sheriff

4. Burnin and Lootin

5. Put It On

Side 2

1. Small Axe

2. Pass It On

3. Duppy Conqueror

4. One Foundation

5. Rastaman Chant

'Live Forever' - Bob Marley's Final Performance in Pittsburgh, PA on 9.23.1980        

        31 years ago today, Bob Marley played his final performance in Pittsburgh, PA. This concert was in support of his new phenomenal release, 'Uprising'. Two nights previous, Bob had played New York City and fell ill while jogging in Central Park, but he wanted to honour the sold out show in Pittsburgh. The historic moment was captured for generations to bare witness to the greatness of Bob Marley & the Wailers. Their final tour de force was a defiantly revolutionary celebration of the man, his music & his message. 

Take a listen to the Marley Family speak about 'Live Forever'.


Track Listing 

Disc One
1. Greetings
2. Natural Mystic
3. Positive Vibration
4. Burnin' and Lootin'
5. Them Belly Full
6. The Heathen
7. Running Away
8. Crazy Baldhead
9. War / No More Trouble
10. Zimbabwe
11. Zion Train
12. No Woman No Cry

Disc Two
1. Jamming
2. Exodus
3. Redemption Song
4. Coming in From the Cold
5. Could You Be Loved
6. Is This Love
7. Work
8. Get Up Stand Up

New Children's Book, 'One Love', Based on the Timeless Bob Marley Classic and Adapted by Cedella Marley

        The highly anticipated Children's Picture Book, "One Love" adapted by Cedella Marley is now available at www.zionrootswear.com! The video trailer below gives you a cool view into "One Love", Cedella Marley's New Children's Picture Book! It is a beautifully crafted piece of Children's Literature that will teach children the valuable & universal message of love through the immortal words of Bob Marley. Accompanied by fantastic illustrations, "One Love" balances various media elements in its composition to create a phenomenally rich Children's Picture Book! "One Love" will be published by Chronicle Books. Get your copy of "One Love" today!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

Stephen Marley Conquers Jacksonville        

        Flanked by the soldiers of the "Jah Army", Stephen Marley's "The Root of Life Tour" invaded Jacksonville Beach, Florida & conquered the Freebird Live crowd with their roots reggae sound. Like a 4 star Rastafarian general, Marley commanded the packed house of reggae fans with an energetic & explosive mix of songs off his Grammy award winning album, "Mind Control", and his critically acclaimed newly released, "Revelation Part I: The Root of Life". And let's not forget, his emotional performances of a few timeless classics by his legendary father, Bob Marley.       

        The night began with DJ Gee Fus hyping up the crowd into a frenzied state as they awaited Stephen Marley & his band to take the stage. As Stephen Marley appeared, it was instantly obvious to anyone in attendance that this was going to be a night to remember. From the beginning to the end of the show, Marley engaged the crowd with infectious chants of "Rastafari" & encouraged everyone to join in the reggae celebration.

        

Stephen Marley was perfectly complimented by his extremely talented band consisting of Christpher Meredith on Bass, Ranoy Gordon on Guitar, Nicholas Laraque on Sax/Flute, Bowie McLaughlin on Keys, Squidly Cole on Drums, Llamar "Riff Raff" Brown on Keys, and supporting vocalists Erica Newell & Rochelle Bradshaw.

        

Cedella Marley; A Modern Day Renaissance Woman

""         As the eldest daughter of one of the most globally iconic & popular musical artists of all time, Cedella Marley has followed her father's unique & enlightened path to discovering a tranquil balance between her professional, personal, and spiritual goals in life.  She has achieved a high level of success & notoriety as an author, an actress on television & in motion pictures, a record & film producer, a vocalist, and a fashion designer. Her diverse accomplishments set her apart, but her devotion to spreading the humanitarian vision of her father truly makes her a uniquely inspirational woman. 

Music Industry Accomplishments        
        
        Cedella is the C.E.O. of Tuff Gong International & she shoulders responsiblity of carrying on the legacy of her father by producing music that inspires & motivates people towards peace, justice, & self-fulfillment across the globe. As a member of the Melody Makers, she continues to work & perform with her brother Ziggy Marley in a wide range of roles from producer / arranger to background vocalist. Her contributions whether as an arranger, producer, or performer can be heard or credited on various Reggae Compilation albums. As testament to her versatility as an artist & her ability to connect with children, Cedella lent her background vocals to the Muppets' motion picture entitled, "Muppet Treasure Island" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). The impressive list of other musicians that she has collaborated with on musical projects includes Stephen Marley, Richie Booker Marley, Katie Bowen, Julian Marley, Damian Marley, Yvad, & others. She truly has made an indelible mark on the music industry during her time as the C.E.O. of Tuff Gong International by bringing Jamaican music to a larger international audience. 

Fashion Industry Accomplishments

        Cedella Marley has become a highly sought after designer in the competitive world of fashion in relatively short period of time. As a result, she established Cedella Marley Design which collaborates with companies to create uniquely designed products to reach a broad and diverse audience through the use of her distinct design aesthetic. Countless global brands have turned to CMD for Cedella's avant garde fashion sense to update their company's image & brand. In addition to consulting with brands, Cedella developed her own line entitled, Nice Time which showcases a tailored bohemian style fit with retro prints & vivid colors. Perhaps her biggest accolade to date as a designer was being chosen in association with Puma to design the Jamaican Track & Field Team Uniforms for the 2012 Olympics. Check out this video featuring Cedella Marley & Usain Bolt. 

Acting & Motion Picture Industry Accomplishments

        Cedella Marley has appeared in major motion pictures: "Klash" (1995) as Inspector Lovelace, "Joey Breaker" (1993) as Cyan Worthington, & "The Mighty Quinn" (1989) as Eliza.  She has played herself in 2 documentaries: "Africa Unite: A Celebration of Bob Marley's 60th Birthday" (2008) (Executive Producer) & "One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute" (1999) as herself.  She has made numerous appearances on television programs & series including "New York Undercover" & "Family Matters". Her contributions can be heard on various motion picture soundtracks, both as a performer & composer. Her latest foray into the film industry is sure to be an enormous success. Tuff Gong Pictures in association with Shangri-La Entertainment have entrusted Oscar winning director Kevin Macdonald to make the long awaited Bob Marley biopic entitled, "Marley". Macdonald is best known for such highly acclaimed films as "Touching the Void", "One Day in September", "The Eagle" & "The Last King of Scotland". The Marley family is working very closely developing the film with the director. This close union insures that Bob Marley will be portrayed in a manner befitting an icon of his stature. This years' Cannes Film Festival was abuzz with talk about the development of the upcoming film. Check out this interview regarding the global appeal of the legendary musician, Bob Marley, and the director's unbridled excitement to be working on this project. 

Literary Accomplishments

        As an author, Cedella Marley has more than proven her merit in multiple literary circles, especially in the realm of children's books. Her first published work was a collection of 56 sayings & psalms by her father which she carefully selected & organized into the book, "56 Thoughts". She meticulously choose appropriate words & thoughts from her father to soothe the reader's soul & penetrate the reader's mind. The book was enormously well received. 
        Shortly thereafter, her focus shifted towards children as the vehicle to spread Bob Marley's message & legacy of love. This was a natural progression in her career as an author & humanitarian; Bob's powerful message is simple at its core. It can be easily understood by children & become instilled in their developing value system. The most innocent mind is required to understand the most universal message. Cedella Marley had realized that fact, and as a result, found an ideal audience to carry on the legacy & the message of her father.
        Her second literary work was a children's book entitled, "Three Little Birds". The book revolved around the lyrics & personal vision of Bob Marley's classic song "Three Little Birds". The book was a big hit due to a perfect recipe of rich vibrant illustrations, unique blending of media arts, & simply powerful lyrical text. The message of "Three Little Birds" is universal to readers of all ages. We all aspire to regain the innocence of faith that we knew only as children! The book has a soothing tone and combines various methods of literary delivery to convey its simple message of love & faith. 
        Her second children's book & third literary work focused on her father's life as a young boy in Jamaica. The book deals with pertinent social issues that children are facing today & Bob Marley faced as a young child, like the absence of a father. The book features distinct artful sketches that capture the unique landscape & culture of Nine Mile & Kingston in Jamaica during the time of Marley's childhood. In true humanitarian spirit, Cedella Marley's second children's book teaches her young audience valuable life lessons through the trials & tribulations of her father growing up in Jamaica. 
        Cedella Marley has a new children's book slated for a late October publication date. The book is aptly entitled, "One Love". It is based on the enormously popular song sung by her father and will be published by Chronicle Books. "One Love" has been highly anticipated due to her previous literary achievements. The basis of the work being one the most recognizable & successful Bob Marley songs of all time, "One Love", has added to the anticipation of its publication. The universality of its core message is unparalleled & will provide a perfect platform for Cedella to bring her father's beautiful lyrics to life for children all over the world. There is a positive vibe that permeates throughout the entire story, and the illustrations of Vanessa Newton are absolutely phenomenal! Cedella Marley's newest literary effort will teach kids an endearing & universal life lesson in a distinctly beautiful & clever children's book, "One Love".  



         

Stephen Marley Opens The Hard Rock Beach Club in Las Vegas

        Along with the Ghetto Youth Crew, Damian Marley, Mr. Cheeks, & Stone Love, Stephen Marley christened the brand new Hard Rock Beach Club in Las Vegas last night. Jah Army was in full effect! The crowd repeatedly erupted in chants of "Rastafari" as Stephen gave arresting performances of his late father's classics, 'Three Little Birds' & 'Jamming'. Along with these stunning renditions, the crowd had the opportunity to be blown away by tracks off his critically acclaimed & hugely successful new record, 'Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life'. One of the many highlights was his performance of 'No Cigarette Smoking' off his new album. Kudos to the Las Vegas Hard Rock Beach Club for choosing such a charismatic artist as Stephen Marley to launch their new club! To see if the Jah Army or any of the other Marley family artists will be blessing a town near you, like us @ Zion Rootswear's Facebook Page or follow us on Twitter for up to the minute tour dates and announcements! Check out some photos from last night's inspired performance! One Love!