Bob Marley’s son headlines reggae fest

August 19, 2010 · Filed Under Festivals in the News, News

LeBreton Flats expected to be a dance hall this weekend

The Ottawa Citizen

Kymani Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, performs at the Ottawa Reggae Festival.

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The third annual Ottawa Reggae Festival is set to go Friday, with a full slate of live performers featuring reggae, dancehall, reggaeton, soca, R&B and hip hop. The reggae festival, which takes place at LeBreton Flats Festival Park, runs throughout the weekend.

The gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Top acts include Loud Love, Kymani Marley, Sugar Roy, Sean Paul, Barrington Levy and Tarrus Riley.

Visit www.ottawareggaefestival.com for festival information and to purchase tickets.

Marley, who performs Saturday at 8 p.m., is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley. He is also the author of Dear Dad. The book chronicles his ascent to music stardom from the drug trade in Miami, where he moved when he was nine.

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