Celebrate Rita Marley’s 80th Birthday with Special Tributes on Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio (Ch. 19) is celebrating Rita Marley’s 80th birthday with the “Thank You Jah 80” celebration, airing all weekend on Tuff Gong Radio and the SiriusXM app.

The special programming honors Nana Rita with exclusive new music, live performances from members of the Marley family and acclaimed reggae artists, specialty shows, and highlights from previous birthday celebrations.

Exclusive premiere tracks

• Rita Marley — “Strength of Adam’s Rib”
• Sheldon Shepherd — “Thank You Jah” (dub poetry tribute to Nana Rita)

Live performances from the “Thank You Jah 80” Celebration Concert in Jamaica

• Tessanne Chin
• Nadine Sutherland
• Romain Virgo
• Alaine
• McKada

 

Additional Live Performances

• Sharon Marley
• Skip Marley
• Soul-Rebel Marley
• Zion Marley

Specialty programming

• In My House
• Tuff Classics

 

Listeners can also hear highlights from previous Rita Marley Birthday Concerts and birthday tributes throughout the weekend.

“Thank You Jah 80” Broadcast Schedule

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio (Ch. 19)
All times Eastern.

Friday, July 24

• 11am — In My House with Sharon Marley: Rita Marley Tribute
• 2pm — “Love From Heart” by Delphine (from Rita Marley’s 77th Birthday Tribute)
• 5pm — “Premature Paradise” by Zion Marley (Live)
• 9pm — “Chances Are” by Skip Marley (Live)

 

Saturday, July 25

• 6am — “Don’t Waste Your Time” by Tessanne Chin (Live)
• 9am — “Stay” by Zion Marley (Live)
• 12pm — Tuff Classics with Collin Hines: Rita Marley Tribute
• 1pm — In My House with Sharon Marley
• 4pm — “Bus Dem Shut” by Soul-Rebel Marley (Live)
• 7pm — “Thank You Jah” by Sheldon Shepherd (Nana Rita tribute)
• 10pm — “News For You” by Shalom (from Rita Marley’s 79th Birthday Tribute)

 

Sunday, July 26

• 6am — “Queen” by Nadine Sutherland (Live)
• 9am — “Fade Away” by Romain Virgo (Live)
• 12pm — “Heartbeat” by Zion Marley (Live)
• 4pm — “Thank You Jah” by Sheldon Shepherd (Nana Rita tribute)
• 7pm — “No Ordinary Love” by Alaine (Live)
• 8pm — Tuff Classics with Collin Hines: Rita Marley Tribute
• 11pm — “6 Love Domino” by McKada (Live)