Ziggy Marley's Tuff Gong to Release 'Celebrating Bob Marley', 4/28

In partnership with 1World Chorus, children from various countries cover Bob Marley classics to celebrate the reggae legend's continuing legacy. A portion of proceeds benefit educational programs. Digital release is due on April 28th.

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As a part of the year-long Bob Marley 70th birthday celebration in 2015, Ziggy Marley's Tuff Gong Worldwide has partnered with 1World Chorus to reimagine some of the Marley's most timeless songs. Celebrating Bob Marley will be available on April 28, digitally via iTunes, Amazon and Tuff Gong Worldwide.

This ten-track collection was performed entirely by Aaron Nigel Smith's 1World Chorus - a collaboration of children 7 to 18 years of age, from Kenya, Colombia, the United States and Jamaica. Judah Marley, 10 year old granddaughter of the late reggae icon, also makes a guest vocal appearance on "Bend Down Low." Under Smith's direction, these budding musicians performed everything from the first drumbeat to the last vocal take, tracking the album over 18 months in studios around the world. During the production process, the children strengthened their own musicianship and learned basic recording techniques.

Bob Marley loved sharing music with children: teaching his own kids, guiding them to form Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers, and penning their first song "Children Playing in the Streets." Marley's affinity for children also shines through in the timeless "Is This Love" video from 1978 (filmed in London and featuring supermodel Naomi Campbell as a 7 year old). Celebrate Bob Marley reinforces how deeply Marley's musical imprint and message of "One Love" continues to reach, resonating with kids of all ages.

In addition to providing free music workshops to schools participating in this special project, a portion of sales will benefit these music programs. Further, 1World Chorus has partnered with some of the nation's leading companies to provide ongoing support to the project. Remo Drums, Martin Guitars and Guitar Center have all donated musical instructions to the schools, with Keen Footwear donating socks and shoes to the students. Celebrating Bob Marley will be available for sale at all Aaron Nigel Smith concerts this spring and summer, including the Rox in Sox festival in Las Vegas on April 11th.

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