Judy Mowatt is a legendary Jamaican writer and singer who was also a member of the I Threes, the trio of backing vocalists for Bob Marley & The Wailers. Mowatt talks about how she has been singing since she was a little girl, and she recalls how her family could be heard singing throughout the whole community. She discusses her time as a dancer, which led to her singing with Marcia and Rita. She hails Bob Andy as one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters, discusses her time singing with Bob Marley, her album The Black Woman, and more!
00:26 Talks about how she used to jog from house up to mona reservoir
2:33 Talks about whole community hearing family singing
5:34 Understands a lack of affection from her mother
10:40 Discusses survival situation in Gordon town
15:58 Discusses her time as a dancer
22:50 Talks about how the band and singer must be on one accord
34:40 Recalls song recorded with Marcia and Rita
38:57 says Bob Andy is one Jamaica’s greatest songwriters
42:08 First tune recorded with Bob Marley was 'Jah Live'
44:46 Discusses her lack of love and her reason for joining Rastafari
56:52 Talks about how it was not an easy transition to leave
59:09 List why she thinks Bob Marley looked up to Skill Cole
1:02:45 Discusses how the book To Be A Slave by Julius Lester had an influence on her album “The Black Woman”
1:08:38 Talks about Bob Marley’s passion, creativity, and discipline
1:16:14 Talks about her work at Jamaica’s Fort Augustus Prison
1:37:11 Do vocal exercises to keep singing voice strong
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11 май 2024
