Reggae Night IX Returns To The Hollywood Bowl 7/25

The Jamaican rhythms and ska tunes of reggae sensation Jimmy Cliff have played a vital role in bringing reggae music to the world at large. The sweet-voiced reggae legend is on the verge of releasing his latest album Existence, and is very excited about his new project. On his website, Cliff explains that he "carefully crafted the songs to deal with today's realities of conflict among nations, global warming and the environment, the good and bad in human relationships, greed, poverty and love." Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March of 2010. The Hollywood Bowl date is part of Cliff's North American tour, and guests can expect to hear hits such as "Wild World," Many Rivers To Cross," and "I Can See Clearly Now."

Sly and Robbie are one of reggae's most prolific and long lasting production teams. Drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare have been the driving force behind innumerable songs - one statistician estimated that together they've played on approximately 200,000 tracks and that doesn't count remixes, versions, and dubs. Not wanting to restrict themselves solely to the reggae scene, the duo has teamed up with a wide range of acclaimed artists ranging from the Rolling Stones to Carlos Santana to Madonna. Sly and Robbie is the ultimate musical marriage - a partnership that re-etched the very landscape of not just Jamaican music, but that of the entire world.

Tarrus Riley, son of famed reggae star Jimmy Riley, made his debut in 2004 with his first album, Challenges followed by his sophomore album, Parables, which quickly became a huge success. The Reggae Review says of his 2009 album, Contagious, that it "is a truly wicked album. It is a must have for everyone's collection. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better reggae album. Tarrus Riley is definitely one of the most innovative and creative reggae musicians to come along in many years. He is quickly establishing himself as the voice of a generation. With the brilliant Contagious he has proven, yet again, that he is here to stay."

WHEN: July 25, 2010
7 p.m.

WHERE: HOLLYWOOD BOWL
2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068

HOW TO PURCHASE: Tickets are on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office (12pm - 6pm, Tues. - Sun.); via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, or through Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may call 323.850.2050 for information about special rates, subject to availability.

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