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REGGAE AND music lovers the world over can join in the Bob Marley 80th Earthstrong Celebrations by heading to the Tuff Gong TV’s official YouTube channel tonight.

The Marley family, UMe, and Island Records will honour Bob Marley’s legacy with a year-long celebration commemorating the significant milestone and his importance in the uprising of global music and the fight for social justice and equality.

Bob Marley’s 80th Earthstrong Celebrations culminate with an ‘Uprising’ Tribute Concert  livestream from the family’s Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, and features a slew of popular and new Jamaican entertainers, including Mortimer, Bugle, Kumar Fyah, Naomi Cowan, Quan Dajai, Kelly Shane, and Alexx A-Game, several of whom were featured in the Bob Marley: One Love movie. 

Other highlights featured in the livestream will be a countdown of the best live performances from past birthdays, stand-alone performances paying tribute, a showcase of the ongoing impact of his charitable organisation, the Bob Marley Foundation, and more. 

“Celebrating Daddy’s 80th birthday under the theme ‘Uprising’ is a special moment for our family and fans worldwide,” shared Cedella Marley, CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies.

She added: “This album represents so much of his spirit, with powerful songs like ‘Forever Loving Jah’ 

“‘Coming In From The Cold’, ‘Could You Be Loved’ and ‘Redemption Song’, which continue to inspire generations.

“Each year, we honor his legacy in a way that unites our extended family, friends, and fans from all corners of the globe. This 80th milestone is a reminder of his timeless call for love, resilience, and freedom.” 

Additional festivities include the premiere episode of “Bob Marley & I” featuring British film director, DJ and musician Don Letts, who details his life-changing experience seeing Bob Marley & The Wailers at the infamous Lyceum Theatre in London in 1975, with more episodes being showcased throughout the year. 

Contributing to the celebrations, Young Voices, in conjunction with The Bob & Rita Marley Foundation, will stage a Worldwide Singalong from the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England, today, (February 6, at 3pm GMT) to celebrate Bob’s 80th by singing the ‘Marley Magic’ medley—a specially arranged selection of Bob Marley’s greatest hits, including ‘One Love,’ ‘Jamming’, ‘Three Little Birds’ and more. 

The 8,000-strong Young Voices choir, singing live from the Co-op Arena while thousands more join in around the world, will create a powerful and uplifting tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated musical figures. 

Children, teachers, and parents everywhere are invited to participate, joining the global celebration from their schools or homes. 

All participants can access the learning materials when they sign up. Tune in to watch the performance HERE or click HERE for more information.

Cedella Marley shared: “I know Daddy would have a huge smile on his face and be so proud to know that his words of freedom, love, and unity would be sung by so many beautiful young souls around the world over 50 years after he wrote them. 

“It’s a huge testament to the power of his music that his songs resonate stronger than ever and with each new generation. 

“My father’s songs speak universal truths and that is why they sound as convincing coming out of the mouths of children as they did when he himself recorded and performed them.”

With over 250,000 children from Young Voices UK and Young Voices USA taking part, along with countless others worldwide, this global singalong promises to be a moment of unity and joy, spreading Bob Marley’s message of love and peace to new generations.

Catch the first episode of “Bob Marley & I” on Tuff Gong TV’s livestream, or watch the episode now on Bob Marley’s Official Channels, as well as future episodes, HERE.

Follow Bob Marley’s Official Channels HERE for upcoming content celebrating Bob’s legacy and contribution to the world.

Tune into the livestream on Thursday, February 6, from 8 – 11pm GMT, on Tuff Gong TV’s official YouTube channel, HERE. 

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