Third World celebrates 37th anniversary with first world Patriots
As they celebrate their 37th anniversary in the music industry, Reggae Ambassadors the world-renowned reggae band Third World pays homage to some of Jamaica’s National Heroes on its new album, Patriots.
The album, Patriots, is the group’s 22nd album since its formation in 1973, and highlights the role of Paul Bogle and Marcus Garvey and other critical leaders in Jamaica’s history.
The group revealed in a press conference for the recently concluded Art of Music festival that the album will be sold online, and accessed at www.thirdworld.com.
“Normally, when you have something good, you don’t want to change it, but we decided to add these splendid musicians on the track nevertheless. We still maintain the content but we wanted to add something a bit different,” Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore explained.
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There is a remix of their mega hit, 96 Degrees, featuring Damian and Stephen Marley, something of Third World Coore believes will be a welcomed twist to a classic. Other guest musicians on Patriots are Tarrus Riley and Toots Hibbert.
Coore added that “The Patriots album reflects messages that can be applied in today’s society, so persons can expect to hear us address issues related to struggles, love and motivation on this album.”
Anniversary celebration
The original anniversary celebration for the group was scheduled for 2008, to mark 35 years, but due to challenges of a hectic touring and recording schedule for the Patriots album, it was postponed until 2010. The album’s launch coincentally coincides with this celebration.
Relevance is very important to Third World as the sound of music continues to evolve, according to bass guitarist Ritchie Daley.
“Our music is timeless and that is what keeps us relevant in today’s music, and we would encourage our local musicians to do music that’s timeless which will ensure longevity and not only limited to just today,” said Daley. “There is music today, tomorrow and so there’s always another day for music. At the end of the day, we want to know that another generation can appreciate what we have done and continue to do.” Said the member of one of the longest running band.
In another interview, they also revealed that they were in the process of compiling a children’s book to teach about patriots and culture.
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