A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Ziggy Marley first sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley, when he was ten years old. Joining with his three siblings to become The Melody Makers, Ziggy crafted his own soulful sound blending blues, R&B, hip-hop and reggae, winning three Grammy Awards.
He has contributed to a variety of soundtracks including 50 First Dates and Shark’s Tale, in which he delved into acting for the first time, playing the character of Bernie, the Jamaican jellyfish.
In addition to his skills as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ziggy founded U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), a non-profit organization that benefits a wide range of charitable children’s causes in Jamaica, Ethiopia and other developing nations. More recently he has thrown his support behind the Youth AIDS campaign.
Ziggy Marley is bringing music to the LITTLE people! He is releasing his first children’s album and has invited some family and pretty cool friends to join him on it. Jack Johnson, Laurie Berkner, Elizabeth Mitchell and Jamie Lee Curtis are only a few of the artists featured on the CD Family Time, in stores May 5th. In addition to some well known classics like “This Train” and “Hold Him Joe” Ziggy has written many original songs on this release which are endearing tributes to his family with many sage words of wisdom for kids.
He says: “Growing up, music was an important part of my childhood. I see it being just as important in my children and all children’s growth and development, to help them grow with open minds and open hearts… This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my three-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity.”
GIVEAWAY
Now here is your chance to receive this great prize pack, with 4 different winners!
One (1) Grand Prize Winner receives:
* iPod Shuffle (1GB)
* Copy of ‘Family Time’ CD
Three (3) First Prize winners receive:
* Copy of ‘Family Time’ CD
Entry:
To enter just tell us why music is important in the lives of your child’s life!
To gain a second entry: head to Ziggy Marleys website and tell us something you learned there!
contest ends june 1st
I learned about the tour dates. None in FL:(
My kids all love to dance so music is very important to us.
My kids enjoy dancing and playing music helps keep them from wanting TV.
count me in
It seem like my kids were born with a natural rhythm and grace that I do not possess… I’d like them to keep that as they grow up!
Wow, Ziggy’s voice sounds a lot like his Dad’s but with a new twist to the music. I love that Family Time song! I would love this.
Ziggy Marley is going to make a children’s album with his father’s songs. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I visited Ziggy’s website and I was surprised to learn what a fine person he is. He is concerned about the environment and helping kids learn and grow. I like him much better after seeing his website.
Music is so important for my children because it helps them handle their feelings. Its a family tradition also. In our home we have a piano, drum set, trumpet, sax, and a few guitars.
Music can be relaxing. It can give you energy and make you smile!!
I learned that Marley’s career began as a family affair 30 years ago.
Music not only relaxes my children, but it also helps them to express themselves.
Music helps in refreshing and easing up the mood and instills a ‘lets go’ attitude which is very important for younger minds.
Music helps them express themselves.
Music helps them feel happy and cheerful.
Thanks so much.
Music can soothe them when they are upset.
I was thrilled to learn that Ziggy will be re-recording some of his father’s songs for children albums.
We play music for our unborn daughter (named Marlie!) all the time. We want her to grow up appreciating music as the universal language.
kids need to her music- its beautiful anmd really is a mood booster and beautiful at times
Music has always been important in my children’s lives. Before I had children I saw a concert of young children playing piano and violin. I learned it was the Suzuki Method and children as young as 2 yrs. old can learn an instrument. When my first child was born he began listening to classical music when he slept. He, and later other children, also began violin at age 2yrs. old and by just listening to music they learned to play and also to appreciate a variety of music.
As a former educator, I firmly believe that classical music has a direct link to a child’s math ability and my children proved this to be accurate. My father is from Trinidad so, of course, Reggae music has always had a place in our home.
My son just had his first child, a girl, on Valentine’s day and from the second they knew they were pregnant, they began having the baby “listen” to classical music. I would LOVE to have this album to give to my new granddaughter!