Rita Marley

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Rita Marley began her musical journey in Kingston, Jamaica, as a member of The Soulettes, recording for Studio One in the early 1960s. There she met Bob Marley, beginning a lifelong partnership that blended love, music, and a mission of empowerment. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? I-Threes, Tuff Gong Presents: Songs of Bob Marley (From the Masters Vault) [feat. Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths & Judy Mowatt] Rita Marley, Harambe Rita Marley, We Must Carry On A founding member of The I Threes, Rita’s harmonies became the heartbeat of Bob Marley & The Wailers. Solo hits — “One Draw,” “Who Feels It Knows It,” and “Harambe (Working Together)” — established her as one of reggae’s most powerful female voices. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? 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. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? 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.