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Marcia Griffiths b.23 Nov 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica, is, thus far, the most successful female reggae artist in the world with songs like “Young, Gifted And Black” (1970), “Feel Like Jumping” (1978) and “Steppin’ Out Of Babylon” (1979), and “Electric Boogie (1990) . She cooperated with Bob Marley on all his LP albums for Island Records and in all tours until his death.

Marcia Griffiths has sung professionally for over 40 years, and had an early career with Bob Andy in the duo Bob and Marcia, who delivered hit songs like “Young, Gifted And Black” (1970) and “The Pied Piper” (1971). She was already an international star and more known than Bob Marley in 1973 where she contributed to the group’s first LP on Island Records – Catch A Fire – by running in songs like “No More Trouble”. In 1974, she joined Bob Marley & The Wailers as one of the permanent members of the I-Threes – the vocal trio that also included Judy Mowatt and Rita Marley, who lifted and reinforced Bob Marley’s messages on the stage and studio albums.

Solo she delivered heavy love songs like “The First Time I Saw Your Face” and “Sweet Bitter Love” (1974) on the album Play Me Sweet And Niceand immortal roots reggae classic “Steppin’ Out Of Babylon” on the album Steppin’.
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  • Verveclocks

    It's electric!

    January 2011
  • iLoveDUB

    Blessed to have seen her perform :)

    January 2011
  • PrisRoux

    She's brillant!

    August 2010
  • GrindCrusherrr

    Amazing!

    July 2010
  • Vencis-ak

    she is absolutely amazing... I hope that will ever sing in the Czech republic. Good health and still a good voice :)

    July 2010
  • MistiqueT

    oh <3

    May 2010
  • kentaurka

    sweet and lovefull Marcia!

    June 2009
  • brendasoto

    It's electric! :D

    April 2009
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