Let’s celebrate the life & legacy of this ambassador of peace, & love under open skies in a 2 channel silent disco. Other genres on Ch 2 Come dance your heart out at “REGGAE ON THE BEACH”, Sat Feb 7, 11:30am-2pm, on beautiful GONZALES BEACH, where we'll celebrate the life & legacy of Bob Marley, at our 5th annual birthday tribute to this ambassador of freedom & love ! Marley would have turned eighty-one Feb 6th. Channel 1: Reggae by Bob Marley & other members of the Marley family, 11:30am-2pm Channel 2: An eclectic ecstatic dance wave from 11:30am-12:30pm, wiith global fusion, House, funk, soul, downtempo & more, followed by 90 minutes of dance hits, disco, & House. .Jamaican musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador of reggae and sold more than 75 million records throughout his short career. His music called for love, social change, and an end to physical and mental oppression, with empowering lyrics and timeless beats. "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds" was perhaps one of his most recognized lyrics. Born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, Marley helped introduce reggae music to the world and remains one of the genre's most beloved artists to this day. Come join us at Gonzales Beach Sat February 7th, as the world celebrates Bob Marley's Birthday and his unparalleled artistry and influence around the globe. If Marley were alive today, he would be 81 years old. WHAT TO BRING: Lots of water, a mug for hot tea round the fire-pot(we’ll bring our set of re-useable Nulla Project cups in case you forget yours), warm layers, hat, & gloves so you can dance in comfort. Wear reggae & Jamaican colours if you like. HEADSET RESERVATIONS: ON EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/silent-dj-victoria-31599471691 BY E-TRANSFER TO: info@silentdjvictoria.com (Please put MARLEY in your e-transfer message & a way to contact you iin case there are any last minute updates.) No refunds. Credit towards future dances offered in some circumstances. $20 Regular Admission $15 Supported Admission $10 KIds A collaboration of Collective Joy Dance/Silent DJ Victoria & Vancouver Island Reggae. WHAT IS SILENT DISCO?: “Silent DJ” or “silent disco” refers to a gathering where people listen together on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music and voices are broadcast via radio transmitter, with the radio signal being picked up on headphones worn by the participants. There is no need for internet or wifi and participants can dance and listen anywhere. Crank the volume! We won't bother anyone. Silent DJ Victoria hosts indoor & outdoor dances, collaborations, & special events and rents out headsets to schools, universities, weddings, & more. http://www.silentdjvictoria.com ABOUT BOB MARLEY: Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, and named Nesta Robert Marley. His father , Norval Marley, was a white British naval captain and nearly 60 years old. His mother, 19-year-old Sidilla Editha "Cedella" Booker was a Jamaican singer and writer. Bob Marley's career took off when he founded a music group with his friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston, called ‘The Wailers.’ In February 1966, Bob married Rita Marley, who introduced him to the concept of Rastafariansim, which heavily influenced Marley’s musical style. In the 1960s, The Wailers soared to popularity in Jamaica, and in 1972 they signed a contract with ‘Label Island Records.’ The band became an international sensation with the release of their album ‘Catch a Fire’ in 1973. Their next album ‘Burnin’ featured the songs ‘I Shot The Sheriff,’ and ‘Get Up, Stand Up,’ attracted cult followings. In 1974, The Wailers disbanded to pursue solo careers. Bob continued to hone his personal artistry and advocated for cultural understanding in Jamaica. In 1976, during one of his peace concerts, an assassination attempt was made on his life, along with his wife and manager. All of them survived and Marley showed up two days later for his next gig. In 1977, following a wound on his toe which wouldn’t heal, Marley consulted a doctor and was diagnosed with cancer. The physician suggested the removal of his toe, which Bob declined as amputation went against his Rastafarian beliefs. The next few years were a time of massive success for him. Then on May 11, 1981, Bob Marley died at the age of 36 in Miami Hospital . He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. His music, philosophy, and legacy live on and he is revered as a cultural icon around the world.