NEW YORK – Ziggy Marley wants to get in touch with the future leaders of our nation: That’s why his latest release is a children’s CD.
NEW YORK – Ziggy Marley wants to get in touch with the future leaders of our nation: That’s why his latest release is a children’s CD.
"Family Time," released last month, is a reggae-flavored kids album that Marley hopes will connect with those he says can best evoke change.
The disc features vocals from three generations of Marleys: Ziggy’s 3-year-old daughter, Judah; his mother (and Bob Marley’s widow) Rita; and sister Cedella.
Outside of the Marley household, the album also has guest appearances from Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Associated Press: Why did you decide to record a children’s album?
Marley: I want to get the message to people who have an open mind, who don’t have closed mind, who’s not already set in their ways and the only people like that are children. If I say my purpose is to make music that is going to make a change in the world or influence people, then who better to influence than children?
AP: There are a number of different guests on the CD.
Marley: There are so many people I could ask, but it’s people who I felt, people who I feel would add something to the music. This is not a publicity stunt or a marketing plan. It’s a heartfelt thing for children and the record is for children, trying to teach children things and inspire children. I don’t like asking people favors, but because this was for kids, I was much more comfortable going out and saying, “What you think about doing this thing?”
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