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WE BE JAMMIN’

By Christina Rogers
The Brooklyn Paper

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This Tuesday, the "Bob Marley: Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival" comes to Park Slope for one night only in a concert to benefit Celebrate Brooklyn.

For the first time in New York City, the five sons of music legend Bob Marley - Ziggy (pictured), Stephen, Julian, Damian and Ky-Many - will perform together on stage and help kick off their coast-to-coast tour.

"[The Marley Brothers] all are uniquely talented and have done well as crossover performers," said Jack Walsh, producer and director for Celebrate Brooklyn. "We imagine they will attract a diverse audience."

Opening acts include Nappy Roots, Slightly Stoopid, Looner, and the legendary Toots and The Maytals. Toots is said to have coined the phrase "reggae" in the late ’60s, said Walsh, who used to tour with Toots’ band.

All ticket proceeds from the Marley festival will benefit Celebrate Brooklyn, the performing arts series operated by the not-for-profit organization, Brooklyn Information & Culture.

The Bob Marley Festival kicks off at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Prospect Park bandshell (Prospect Park West and Ninth Street). Ticket prices: $32.50 in advance; $35 the day of the show. For more information call (718) 855-7882 or visit www.celebratebrooklyn.org.

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