Rita Marley 76th Birthday Celebration: One Rita Royal and Rootsy

Join us on Monday, July 25, at 8pm ET / 7pm Ja time for the live stream of Rita Marley’s 76th Birthday Celebration dubbed “One Rita: Royal and Rootsy.” The star-studded Concert features: Tarrus Riley, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Carlene Davis, Richie Spice, Gem Myers, Dean Fraser, Shuga, and Christopher Ellis. Other tributes include: Highlights of “One Draw – The Benefits of Cannabis” (a Women’s Bonfire Reasoning on the beach). Acoustic performances: Tanya Stephens, Vanessa Bongo, talented newcomer Birdz I. Discussion Participants: Queen Ifrica, Tanya Stephens, Dr. Njeri Osbourne, Tina Walters (Herb Farmer), Mel Bloomfield (Mel’s Tree-Eats) The making of a Suite of Songs performance by the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica to recognize her cultural influence as Jamaica celebrates its 60th year of Independence. “Play, Play” (a cover of Rita Marley’s classic by her granddaughter Zuri Marley) Poetry by Yasus Afari Viewers also get a glimpse into some of the birthday acti