Cedella Marley A Modern Day Renaissance Woman
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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".
