A single by Bob Marley called “Selassie is the Chapel” that was lost for decades has now been released. The song was recorded in 1968 but never officially released. It is now available on all streaming platforms via Marley’s original label JAD Records. In addition, there is a limited 7″ vinyl with an edition of 2000 copies.
The song is a tribute to Haile Selassie. He was Ethiopian emperor and spiritual leader of the Rastafari movement, of which Marley was also a member. The lyrics come from one of Marley’s mentors, Mortimer Planno, who met Selassie during his visit to Jamaica in 1966. Now the piece is available to stream in digital form for the first time.
“Bob Marley: One Love”
A biopic about the reggae icon entitled “Bob Marley: One Love” will be released in German cinemas on February 15, 2024. The main role of the musician is played by British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir (known from “Peaky Blinders”). The film, made in collaboration with Marley’s family, was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
The film promises to “present the powerful story of Marley’s overcoming adversity and the creation of his revolutionary music on the big screen.”