In celebration of Bob Marley’s 71st birthday, Rootz Island, Malta’s online reggae and bass music hub, is tomorrow hosting the first edition – planned to become an annual festival and celebration – honouring and paying tribute to the Jamaican singer and musician.

Born on February 6, 1945, Bob Marley continues to tug on the heartstrings of scores of reggae fans from across the globe.

With his charismatic, loose-limbed stage presence and lyrics promoting One Love, Bob Marley is captured beautifully in bronze monuments, plaques and in a number of attractions in Jamaica, including the Bob Marley Museum, housed in the singer’s former home in Kingston.

Marley, who was born in Nine Miles, northwest Jamaica, died on May 11, 1981, in a Florida hospital from cancer aged 36.

Twelve hours of jamming sessions will be featuring Bass Culture BeLights of Reggae Rajahs, and other deejays at Surfside Snack Bar in Sliema.

Doors open at 4pm. Entry fee is €5.

More information may be obtained from Surfside on 7982 0340 or from organiser Bader Essafi by e-mail: bader.essafi@gmail.com or by calling 7794 3233.

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