Julian Marley and Joel Savage
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, I had the good fortune to interview Julian Marley, thanks to Kobe Leestmans, the Artist production & communication, who granted me press credentials. I had ten minutes with a busy Julian; here are some excerpts:
Joel: Do you have any musical influences besides your father, Bob Marley?
Julian: I enjoy listening to all types of music, including ska and calypso. Jazz and the blues are two genres of music I enjoy listening to because I adore playing instruments.
Joel: Why did your father's renown increase when Jah called him to rest when many musicians saw their fame decline or are forgotten?
Julian: Please keep in mind that you just claimed that Jah called him to rest. That implies that Jah alone has the answer, not me.
Joel: Can you explain the persistent allegations that the Tosh family and the Marley family are at odds?
Julian: We are very connective.
Joel: The Marley family is loved by many nations throughout the world. Have you given many performances in African nations?
Julian: I have visited Ghana, Guinea, the Ivory Coast, Mauritius, a small island nation quite near Africa, and Seychelles in addition to my several trips to Ethiopia, Morocco, and South Africa.
Joel: What would you say your music is like?
Julian: It was inspiring, spiritual, and something from a higher realm.
Joel: Regards to the Marley family and thanks for granting me this interview.
Julian: That’s fine.
