{"id":2436,"date":"2018-11-25T11:20:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T15:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=2436"},"modified":"2018-11-25T11:20:16","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T15:20:16","slug":"reggae-legend-marcia-griffiths-charms-at-jamaica-music-conference-shines-at-floridas-grace-jerk-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/25\/reggae-legend-marcia-griffiths-charms-at-jamaica-music-conference-shines-at-floridas-grace-jerk-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Reggae Legend, Marcia Griffiths, Charms at Jamaica Music Conference; Shines at Florida\u2019s Grace Jerk Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reggae legend and icon, Marcia Griffiths, charmed her audience, while giving a talk at the 6th<\/sup>\u00a0annual Jamaica Music Conference (JMC), held in Jamaica earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Speaking to an audience of upcoming artists, artist managers, fans and industry stakeholders, Griffiths shared her career journey, including performing with Bob Marley and the Wailers, and the I-Threes; creating music that has stood the test of time; and navigating today\u2019s musical landscape, given the reach of social media.<\/p>\n

Hosted by JMC founder, Kwasi Bonsu, Griffiths said \u201cback in those days we had a work ethic that gave us opportunities. We had to be at the studio on time, and we had to work. Bob knew what he wanted, and what he wanted is still played to this day.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also gave members of the audience gems of advice that they could use to enhance their careers, moving forward.<\/p>\n

Prior to speaking at the JMC, Griffiths, recognised, by some, as the Queen of reggae, gave a stellar performance at the Grace Jerk Festival in South Florida. Commanding the stage in her customary red, sequined, two-piece ensemble, the \u201cqueen\u201d performed her classics, such as \u201cI Shall Sing\u201d and \u201cDreamland.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Marcia<\/a><\/p>\n

Marcia Griffiths performs at the Grace Jerk Fest. Photo Credit: Alyssa Nichollas.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When it came time to perform \u201cElectric Slide\u201d, security was asked to clear a path so fans could join her on stage.\u00a0 In unison, the stage rocked with several guests, who smiled and sang with Marcia for the infectious \u201cboogie-woogie-woogie punch line\u201d.<\/p>\n

Included in her set was a special tribute to Bob Marley, in which she performed \u201cRedemption Song\u201d and \u201cOne Love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking to the audience the Griffiths said, \u201cLong live the spirit and the message in the music of brother Bob Marley. There is a natural mystic blowing through the air right now; can you feel it?\u00a0 Everyone, let\u2019s give thanks that we are living on top of the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reggae legends, The Mighty Diamonds and Freddie McGregor, also performed at the Jerk Fest..<\/p>\n

Rita Marley honored Griffiths by attending her performance and spoke with her at length after her set.\u00a0 The two reminisced on the days they shared the stage and expressed pride in their children continuing their musical legacies, by creating their own.<\/p>\n

Griffiths celebrates 55 years of music magic in 2019, and plans are currently being developed to honor her with a series of festivities in Jamaica, Florida, Toronto and the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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