Name: Essential Artist Collection - Marcia Griffiths
Brand: Marcia Griffiths

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4050538873023

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

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WEA /­ ADA

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4050538876161

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Artist

Marcia Griffiths

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Trojan Records

Marcia Griffiths is a Jamaican singer, born on November 23, 1949 in West Kingston. She began her professional singing career in 1964 with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires band. Her first hit, "Feel Like Jumping," was recorded at Coxsone Dodd's - Studio One where she collaborated with *Bob Andy* on many duet recordings. Marcia then ventured into solo work on the High Note label under the guidance of Reggae's only established female producer, *Sonia Pottinger*. After ten years in the music industry, Marcia joined forces with *Judy Mowatt* and *Rita Marley* to form the I-Threes, an integral part of Bob Marley's entourage.

With a career spanning several decades, Marcia Griffiths has become an influential figure in Jamaican music. Her soulful voice and captivating performances have earned her recognition as one of reggae's leading female artists. Alongside her collaborations with esteemed musicians such as Bob Andy and Judy Mowatt, Marcia has released numerous successful songs throughout her career.

Known for her versatility and ability to seamlessly transition between genres such as reggae, ska, rocksteady, and dancehall, Marcia Griffiths continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her contributions to the music industry have solidified her status as a true icon within Jamaican culture.

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Arguably the greatest female singer in the history of Jamaican music, Marcia Griffiths first made her mark the Jamaican music scene with a number of popular singles during the late Sixties, before finding international fame in 1970 alongside her long-term friend and sometime collaborator, Bob Andy. Bob & Marcia’s uplifting reggae version of Nina Simone’s inspiring song, ‘(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black’ hit number 5 in the UK pop chart, with the single proving to be the first of two British chartbusters, with their exuberant interpretation of Pied Piper’ just missing out on a Top 10 placing the following year. Soon after, Marcia became a member of Bob Marley’s famed backing group, the I Threes, while also continuing to enjoy solo success with numerous Jamaican hits for a variety of record producers throughout the remainder of the Seventies and well beyond. And it is the very best of her solo work that features on this ‘Essential Artist’ compilation, the latest release in Trojan Records’ newly launched range that showcases the work of Jamaica’s best-loved ‘foundation’ artists. Available as a 28-track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, the collection expertly demonstrates just why Marcia Griffiths is today widely regarded as a Jamaican legend.

Essential Artist Collection - Marcia Griffiths

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