Rita Marley

Rita Marley
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Genre: Reggae
Styles: Roots Reggae
Biography: Best known as Bob Marley's wife, Rita Marley was also a solo artist in her own right both before and after her marriage, and served as the caretaker of her husband's legacy following his premature death in 1981. Born Alpharita Anderson in Cuba, she grew up largely in the Trenchtown section of Kingston, ...Read full biography
Who Feels It Knows It
Released: 1981
Label: Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
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Fueled by the controversial single "One Draw," Who Feels It Knows It was the album that truly put Rita Marley on the map as a solo artist. "One Draw," a hilarious ode to sinsemilla, was a big seller in ...Read full review
We Must Carry on
Released: 1988
Label: Sonic Sounds
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From doo wop to funk and disco, American R&B has long had a major impact on reggae. But reggae and R&B differ radically when it comes to women. While women have always played a key role in R&B, reggae ...Read full review
More Rita Marley albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (2)
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