Bob Marley Sons Ready For Dad's 70th 'Redemption Live' Concert....Jr. Gong, Stephen Marley, Tessanne, Marcia Griffiths, Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and more to pay tribute to world reggae icon

Published: Thursday | February 5, 2015

A number of Jamaica's top entertainers and reggae icons are gearing up to pay tribute to world reggae icon Bob Marley at a 70th birthday, free concert being hosted by Digicel on Saturday, February 7, commencing at 6 p.m.

Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley (left) and Stephen Marley.

Dubbed 'Redemption Live', the concert is scheduled to take place on the waterfront in downtown, Kingston, and will feature performances from the Marley sons, Tessanne Chin, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, I-Octane, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Freddie McGregor and Tarrus Riley among others.

Now in its seventh year, the telecommunications company will also be streaming the concert live on its social-media pages.

"Bob Marley's life and journey continue to inspire millions across the world", said Kamal Powell, senior sponsorship and development manager at Digicel. "Streaming the concert live will allow persons from across the world who are unable to attend to share in the experience and pay their tributes to Bob Marley." Last year, Digicel streamed the event live to more than 10,322 viewers across the world. more