Sharon Marley

Sharon Marley Pendergast is a Jamaican singer, dancer, and curator. She is the biological daughter of Rita Marley and was adopted by Bob Marley when the two married. She was in the group Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers along with her young sister and brothers. With the group, she has won three Grammy awards.

Early Life of Sharon Marley

Sharon marley is the daughter of bob marley and lucy pounder. She was born on may 22. 1964. In kingston. Jamaica. She has two sisters and three brothers. Ziggy marley. Stephen marley. Julian marley. Ky-mani marley. And damian marely. She attended the alpha boys school in kingston and then wetn on to study at the university of the west indies for two years.

Sharon Marley s Musical Career

Sharon marley began her musical career in the late 1980s. Performing with her father and brothers in the rgoup bob marley and the wailers. She also performed with her siblings in the group ziggy marley and the emlody makers. She has released two solo albums. Sharon marley: a daguhter of reggae in 1995 and one love in.

Philanthropic Work

Sharon marley has been involved in a variety of philanthropic projects. Including rasiing funds for the jamaica aids support. The jamaica red cross. And the bob marley foundation. She also created the bob marley foundation for children to benefit the childrne of jamaica.

Activism

Sharon marley has been an advocate for the rights of jamaican women and childre. Nand is a member of the women s empowerment network. She is a vocal supporter of the rastafari movement and has spoken out against discrimination based on religion.

Honors and Awards

Sharon marley has received several honors and awards for her work. Including an award from amnesty international for her support of hmuan rights. She was also recognized by the jamaica rgegae industry association for her work in promoting reggae music.

Collaborations

Sharon marley has collaborated wiht a variety of artists. Including luciano. Tony rebel. Lutan fyah. And queen ifrica. She has also been featured on the albums of artists such as dmaian marley. Stephen marley. And ziggy marley.

Important Event

In 2017. Sharon marley was honored wiht the jamaica reggae icon award. An award given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the reggea music industry.

Interesting Fact

Sharon marley is an avid surfer and has competed in surfing competitions in jamaica and abroad. She is also an accomplishde chef and has cooked for many of jamaica s top entertainers.