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The Rita Marley Foundation Newsletter
Harambe is the quarterly newsletter of the Rita Marley Foundation. The latest newsletter is now available, and includes the following topics:
* Marley Family Gift to National Library of Jamaica
* Reggae by The Nile
* Famous Belgian Cook Legend's Meal
* Ziggy Captivates White House
* Konkonuru Healthcare Center (Photos)
Family Time in the Charts
Recent results in Billboard Magazine show Family Time as #1 in Reggae.
In the Kids Audio section, it came in at #3.
Also noteworthy, under Top Independent Albums, it hit #20.
Ziggy, Ziggy, Everywhere
In support of his latest album, Family Time, Ziggy has been making many appearances.
We've compiled some images from recent appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tavis Smiley Show and an in store appearance at Barnes & Noble.
Ziggy Marley Shares Family Time
FOUR-TIME GRAMMY WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER
WILL RELEASE FIRST CHILDREN'S REGGAE ALBUM MAY 5
Tuff Gong Worldwide will release Ziggy Marley's third solo album, Family Time, on May 5. Marley produced the album with legendary producer Don Was. The album will feature a variety of family and friends including Rita Marley (Ziggy's mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.
"Growing up music was an important part of my childhood," Marley says. "I see it being just as important in my children and...(read full press release)
Into the Groove Live Video
We've added a generous sample of Ziggy performing "Into the Groove" to the web.
The live video is from the his DVD of "Love is My Religion".
Please click here to SEE the video
Please click here to BUY the DVD...(read full press release)
Ziggy Visits Jamaica for U.R.G.E.
Tuff Gong was pleased to welcome Ziggy Marley and his family to Jamaica for the holidays. During their visit, Ziggy through his charitable foundation URGE (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment) sponsored a holiday treat, distributed shoes, clothing and much needed school items to the children in the community of Nine Mile, St. Ann. In 2008 a multi court facility was built at the Nine Mile community playfield that was co-sponsored by URGE, the Sports Development Foundation and Golden Sands Foundation.
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Mary's...(read full press release)