Positivity comes from experiences of negativity, and the ability for us as human beings to overcome negativity and triumph over it. Where does that positivity come from, and how do you keep it going? I ’ve always admired the positive attitude that seems to come through in everything you do. Here are the highlights of our chat, which ranged from his endlessly positive attitude and love of nature to ecotourism in Jamaica and the legalization of marijuana in two U.S. During our conversation 20 years later, I realized he hasn’t changed a bit. When I talked to Ziggy back in 1994, I was struck by how humble, down-to-earth and affable he was. And he recently released his fifth solo album, Fly Rasta. He released a pro-marijuana song in support of California’s Proposition 19 initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, and a comic book called Marijuanaman. He won five Grammy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award. He and his family launched the Ghetto Youths Crew and Tuff Gong Worldwide (a spin-off of Bob’s Tuff Gong International) record labels. His political activism led to work with the United Nations. Ziggy has done a lot over the past two decades. As a huge Bob Marley fan I was in awe, sitting on a sofa, shrouded in smoke, literally surrounded by his offspring. I was in my second year as a music journalist, just dipping my toes into the waters of celebrity interviews. He was touring behind Joy & Blues, his fourth album with the Melody Makers (working alongside siblings Cedella, Stephen and Sharon Marley). The first time I interviewed Ziggy Marley was 20 years ago, when we were both 26. 185 Shares POSITIVE VIBRATION Ziggy Marley on Jamaica, Ganja & Reggae’s Evolution
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