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Rita Marley, O.J., O.D.- legendary singer, humanitarian, and cultural icon whose voice helped shape the global sound of reggae - — began her musical journey in Kingston, Jamaica, as a member of <a href="spotify:artist:7aXcmFKe6tC5NIy9oz1qUz" data-name="The Soulettes">The Soulettes</a>, recording for Studio One in the early 1960s. There she met <a href="spotify:artist:6BH2lormtpjy3X9DyrGHVj" data-name="Bob Marley">Bob Marley</a>, beginning a lifelong partnership that blended love, music, and a mission of empowerment.
As a founding member of The I Threes with <a href="spotify:artist:4qLV9FR6ZVLS6W8drD78hM" data-name="Marcia Griffiths">Marcia Griffiths</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:22UW0iI6edH6oE38DRBcsQ" data-name="Judy Mowatt">Judy Mowatt</a>, Rita’s harmonies became the heartbeat of <a href="spotify:artist:2QsynagSdAqZj3U9HgDzjD" data-name="Bob Marley & The Wailers">Bob Marley & The Wailers</a>
Her solo hits — including “One Draw,” “Who Feels It Knows It,” and “Harambe (Working Together)” — established her as one of reggae’s most powerful female voices.
A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cultural matriarch, Rita Marley nurtures the Marley family and mission into a generational legacy that continues to uplift and inspire the world.
Through the Rita Marley Foundation, she champions education, health, and empowerment across Africa and the Caribbean.
Her legacy is one of love, resilience, and faith — a timeless call to Rise and Shine in the true spirit of Zion.
As a founding member of The I Threes with <a href="spotify:artist:4qLV9FR6ZVLS6W8drD78hM" data-name="Marcia Griffiths">Marcia Griffiths</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:22UW0iI6edH6oE38DRBcsQ" data-name="Judy Mowatt">Judy Mowatt</a>, Rita’s harmonies became the heartbeat of <a href="spotify:artist:2QsynagSdAqZj3U9HgDzjD" data-name="Bob Marley & The Wailers">Bob Marley & The Wailers</a>
Her solo hits — including “One Draw,” “Who Feels It Knows It,” and “Harambe (Working Together)” — established her as one of reggae’s most powerful female voices.
A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cultural matriarch, Rita Marley nurtures the Marley family and mission into a generational legacy that continues to uplift and inspire the world.
Through the Rita Marley Foundation, she champions education, health, and empowerment across Africa and the Caribbean.
Her legacy is one of love, resilience, and faith — a timeless call to Rise and Shine in the true spirit of Zion.
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