Africa: Stephen Marley – Old Soul and Bob Marley: Africa Unite

[Afropop] Bob Marley is an enduring icon of popular music. But even icons need refreshing from time to time, and two recent releases add depth and luster to the ongoing Marley legacy. Stephen Marley, the second eldest son of Bob and Rita, has had a spectacular career in the decades since his father’s death, garnering eight Grammy Awards, three for his solo projects. His latest release, Old Soul, is a beguiling set of spare, acoustic interpretations of classic songs and tuneful, sensitive originals bringing in an