Media Release
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Marcia Griffiths stands as the greatest female Reggae vocalist ever to emerge from the home and nerve centre of Reggae music, the land of Jamaica.
The word icon, legendary, renowned etc. is sometimes hurled around inappropriately but not in this case, for Marcia has more than earned the right to that tag. From the very start of her career back in 1964, her early days at Studio One, her return to Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd’s studios in 1996 and her recent stuff with other legends like Beres Hammond, Marcia has set impeccable standards in Reggae music that other female artists can only but emulate. As leader of the I-Three with Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt, she garnered critical acclaim around the world for providing those memorable backing vocals to the late Bob Marley.
The Songstress, Marcia Griffiths, affectionately known as the Queen of Reggae, returns to the British shores in May 2015 for a very special occasion. Having a stalwart legacy in the industry, it’ll be a time when she celebrates over 50 long years in the music business. And, to do so, she is putting on a four city tour across the UK at the wonderful 02 Academy venues. The tour kicks off on Thursday 14 May in the city of Bristol, moving on to Leeds on Friday 15 May then down to Birmingham on Saturday 16 May and culminating at London’s Shepherd Bush Empire on Sunday 17 May. Fans can expect to hear the very best in Reggae music performed by the very best artisans around.
Performing all together for the first time in the UK, Reggae’s First Lady will be joined on this musical journey by her Friends, Reggae music veterans in their own right: Bob Andy with whom she has shared her marvellous career as a Duo back in the ‘70s and beyond. Fellow I-Three member Judy Mowatt with whom she spent those glorious years backing the icon Bob Marley. And, Dancehall princess Tanya Stephens whom she has shared the international stage with on many occasions. Special Guest also joining this awesome line up will be Roots & Culture envoy Richie Spice. The artists are all backed by one of Jamaica’s finest ensemble the 809 Band. UK Support comes from Dionne Reid with the shows being hosted by Daddy Ernie and DJ duties coming courtesy of Daddy Fridge.
Reggae fans and followers are requested to get their tickets NOW directly from ticketweb online or from selected specialist Record Stores for the Reggae experience of a lifetime!
VENUES
O2 BRISTOL ACADEMY – 14 May 2015
1-2 Frogmore Street
Bristol BS1 5NA
O2 LEEDS ACADEMY – 15 May 2015
55 Cookridge Street
Leeds LS2 3AW
O2 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY – 16 May 2015
16-18 Horsefair
Bristol Street B1 1DB
O2 SHEPERDS BUSH EMPIRE – 17 May 2015
Shepherds Bush Green
London W12 8TT 
