Jamaica: The birth 80 Bob Marley will mark the month of reggae 2025

80 years would turn Bob Marley the 6 February

Every February in Jamaica is synonymous with Mes del Reggae or reggae Month that this time will be marked by the birth 80 of the most important figure of this musical style, Obviously we talk about Bob Marley.

The celebration to the largest icon of reggae will be held the same day of its birth, the 6 February, In Emancipation Park, and Kingston, from 19:00 hours, With the surprise presence of several Latin artists.

The line up will be headed by Bob's son, Julian Marley; The grandson -son of cedella- Skip Marley; Bushman; Warrior King Y Aza Lineage, while the Argentine band were also invited Nonpalidece and the Mexicans Anti -doping Y Jah Fabio, demonstrating the impulse that reggae has acquired in Spanish.

“An impressive list of artists will take the stage, With poster heads such as Julian Marley and Skip Marley, And the whole Marley family is expected to be there, including the matriarch Rita Marley”, said the Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange.

Dennis Brown and other activities

But not only will Bob Marley be held during this February in the reggae month, whose motto for this year is “Like Ketch Di Riddim”, Well, Saturday 1 Everything will begin with a tribute to the heir prince of reggae, Dennis Brown, Instead at the National Heroes Park, celebrating his birthday 68.

On Sunday 2 February will be carried out the religious service of the reggae month in Fellowship Tabernacle that will offer prayer, praise and thanksgiving.

The city of Negril, On the west coast of the island, You will also have a series of events such as the Wavz One Love Music and Jerk Weekend Fest (of the 7 al 9 February) and the Love at Woodstock Negril the day 14, With the participation of Third World.

Likewise, Island Music Conference will be held between the 19 and the 23 February, which will be presented by the renowned reggae artist Shaggy.

Another of the outstanding activities will be the tribute for their 60 years in the music industry of the singer and member of the I-Threes, Marcia Griffiths, With the presentation of an icon.

“We are talking about music that is not only for entertainment and fun, It is a lifestyle, It is a movement of Jah People, It is our daily bread. We must understand that this is a serious business”, Minister Grange stressed.