Rita Marley: Lioness of Reggae, Life and Times!

All over the world, the Marley name has become synonymous with reggae music, Rastafari and Jamaica. It is no coincidence that the talented young Rita Marley, born in Cuba and raised from an early age in Trench town, was destined to become an integral part of the musical Marley family. Rita has been a principal figure on the music scene for over 30 years, when the foundation of contemporary Jamaican music was formed, and has maintained a prominent role.

It was in the early sixties that her musical career began as a vocalist with the all-female singing group, The Soulettes. They appeared with the Four Tops, Johnny Nash and numerous other stars. She would soon make the acquaintance of a local Trench Town youth, Robert Nesta Marley, who was also answering a musical calling. Music became their bond.

Rita Marley upholds the artistic and cultural standard of Reggae that was set by her husband, the late Robert Nesta Marley O.M, and continues to take it to new heights. Her music reflects the versatility and diversity of Reggae through smooth blends of Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz and Soca. About the message in her music, the Queen of Reggae declared “The message of Joy, loving together; no fighting; no war.”

Rita Marley continues to be an ambassador for Bob, and an Ambassador of reggae music performing in Europe, South Africa and Brazil. In 2004, she was awarded the Personality of the Year in Ghana in recognition of her work through the Rita Marley Foundation. She continues her mission of sharing, caring and working together with all Africans, supporting activities in Kenya, Ethiopia and Jamaica. On 3^rd May 2019 she released an album named Lioness of Reggae Tracks. Rastyle Republik presents the album to you!