1World Chorus: Celebrating Bob Marley
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Tuff Gong Worldwide is proud to present 1 World Chorus: Celebrating Bob Marley. Children from Portland, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Bogata, Kingston and Nine Miles, Jamaica sing and play all of the instruments parts on this ground breaking collaboration. The rich musical legacy of Bob Marley transcends age and time. The Reggae music legend would have been 70 this year. We pay tribute to Bob with this collection of songs, performed by some of his youngest fans.
This ten-track collection was performed entirely by Aaron Nigel Smith’s 1World Chorus – a collaboration of children 7 to 15 years of age, from Kenya, Colombia, the United States and Jamaica. Judah Marley, granddaughter of the late reggae icon, also makes a guest vocal appearance on ‘Bend Down Low’. These budding musicians performed everything from the first drumbeat to the last vocal take, tracking the album over 18 months in studios around the world. During the production process, the children strengthened their own musicianship and learned basic recording techniques.
Bob Marley had an affinity for sharing music with children – teaching his own, guiding them to form Ziggy Marley & Melody Maker’s, and penning their first song ‘Children Playing In The Streets’. Marley’s love for sharing music with children also shines through in the timeless ‘Is This Love’ video. ‘Celebrate Bob Marley’ reinforces how deep Marley’s musical imprint and message of ‘One Love’ continues to reach, resonating with kids of all ages.
In addition to providing free music workshops to schools participating in this special project, a portion of sales will benefit these music programs. Further, 1World Chorus has partnered with some of the nation’s leading companies to provide on-going support to the project. Remo Drums, Martin Guitars and Guitar Center have all donated musical instructions to the schools, with Keen Footwear donating socks and shoes to the students.
Videos
1World Chorus Singers
| Aden Schroeder | Adi Solomon | Alahna Henry |
| Alena Nore | Alondra Salinas | Anna Foucht |
| Anneka Wedell | Atticus Salmon | Asher Ward |
| Ava Pearlman | Avery Davis | Axel Pantoja |
| Beth Colin-Thome | Bodhi Coelho | Carl Mandue |
| Carman Sparks-Dugas | Carolyn Campbell | Catherine Karkosky |
| Charlie Siegfried | Christon Forbes | Claudia Garcia |
| Conner Slingerland | Daniel Pord | Dayva Cockvell |
| Elijah Angel Castillo | Elizabeth Benson | Elizabeth Blough |
| Ellie Felman | Emily York | Emma Jenson |
| Finn Madden | Gabby Phillips | George Gilmore |
| Gerardo S. Reyes | Grace Rich | Ian Mckenzie |
| Ingrid Sanchez | Isabelle Manzano | Jaden Nichols |
| Jaalen Bradley | Jennifer Downer | Jordan Wecker |
| Joseph Gibson | Jude Goldstein | Julie Selby |
| Juliana de Santiago | Juliana Moreno | Kahon Schmidt |
| Kaiya Shivers | Keianah Weakland | KeNaaz Skannal |
| Korae Williams | Kristen Piere | Kyla Hedoneyer |
| Laysha Garcia | Leonora Sanchez | Lucia Doyle |
| MacKenzie Gilmere | Madison DeGree | Makayla Paul |
| Marla Jordan | Maya Anglin | Michael Lee |
| Natalie Ford | Natalie Harrup | Olivia Testa |
| Owen Christman | Peter Greenfield | Porfivio Mendoza |
| Rachael Kelley | Rasheed Butler | Rebecca Owens |
| Riley Hyun | Robin McAdoo | Ruby Hyun |
| Ryan Brinkman | Ryan Weber | Sinai Jones |
| Sebastian Miller | Simisola Lawal | Simone Bongen |
| Sophie Gajowskyj | Sophia Stoeber | Stefin McCorgor |
| Sydney Little | Taylor La Rosa | Tracey Roland Zagore |
| Victoria Rotimi | Will Hathaway | Zoe Igana |
1World Chorus Soloists
| Carman Sparks-Dugas | Denise Smith | Eden Rain Smith |
| Elijah Castillo | Judah Marley | Olivia Testa |
| Sophie Gajowsykj | Zaria Smith | Zion Nigel Smith |
Musicians
| 1WC Percussion Ensemble |
School of Rock West LA |
School of Rock Lake Oswego |
School of Rock Seattle |
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| Zion Nigel Smith (Djembe) | Director: Ryan Schiff | Max McCargar (Guitar) | Director: Zeke Trosper |
| Eden Rain Smith (Djembe & Tamborine) | Alex Korn (Guitar) | Wyatt Unger (Bass) | Ben Bachler (Drums) |
| Jack Schrimsher (Djembe) | Josh Hayes (Guitar) | Samuel Terrazzino (Keys) | Max Henderson (Bass) |
| Jade Fink (Bass) | Evan Shely (Drums) | Emmett Heffernan (Guitar) | |
| Naomi Nicholas (Bass) | Avery Davis (Keyboard) | ||
| Cole Bruckner (Keys) | Hannah Brockman (Sax) | ||
| Ryley O’Blanca (Drums) | Bella Brockman (Sax) | ||
| Jersey Sullivan (Drums) | |||
| Alyssa Robertson (Background Vocals) | |||
| Dakota Cohen (Background Vocals) | |||
| Taylor Schonbuch (Background Vocals) |
| Hudson Senior High School Band |
High School Band Kingston, JA |
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| Director: Scott Vorwald | Sebastian Miller (Drums) | ||
| Adrianna Tampasis | Carolyn Campbell (Vocals) | ||
| Anthony A. Guzzi | Joseph Gibson (Keyboard) | ||
| Eoshon de Forrest | Joel Douet (Guitar) | ||
| Erin Smith | Christon Forbes (Bass) | ||
| Gabriel Barrientos | Daniel Ford (Vocals) | ||
| Jacob Ebel | |||
| Kristiana Tampasis | |||
| Noah Worster |
Recording
Produced by Tuff Gong Worldwide and Aaron Nigel Smith
All songs recorded by Aya World Productions and engineered by Aaron Nigel Smith
Additional recording by Steve Sondheim at Kung Fu Bakery in Portland, OR
Additional recording by Chris Walla at The Hall of Justice Studios in Seattle, WA
Additional Recording by Ryan Schiff at the School of Rock West LA Studio
Additional Recording by Scott Vorwald at Hudson Senior High School in Hudson, NY
Mixed and Mastered by Greg Wells at Rocket Carousel Studio in Los Angeles, CA
Design
Album Art by Neville Garrick and Zach Weinberg
Photography by Adrian Boot
Thanks
The Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, Keen Footwear, Remo Drums, Martin Guitars, Tim Ellis & Kung Fu Bakery, Oregon Trail Academy, King Elementary School, School of Rock, Southwest Charter School, Caldera Arts, Antonio Dangerfield & Achievement First East New York.
Publishing
All songs written by Bob Marley
© 56 Hope Road Music Ltd. / Blue Mountain Music Ltd.; except “One Love” © Songs of Peer Ltd.