How did Judah enjoy the recording experience? I know she's quite young.
She loved it. She's been in the industry with me during my sessions. And she was there for Love Is My Religion, too. So she just loved it.
On "Family Time" you state: Now the world gets busy but it's not hard to see family means the most to me. How difficult is it at times to balance family life with your professional work?
Well, I think it's difficult for most people living in this world. There are so many things that people focus on, in order to survive. But my family is a part of me. And you just have to remember to get back to basics every now and again. Family keeps you grounded. It keeps you going. It keeps you conscious. It's good to get back to basics every now and again.
Since the album is entitled Family Time, please share one of your favorite memories with another member of the Marley family.
It's hard to think of a favorite memory, because everyday is filled with so many new memories, you know what I mean? There are no favorites. I have a good time with my family. I love my family. I like playing with my kids. I like chasing my kids around the living room. I guess that's one of my favorite memories… chasing my son in the living room.
Family Time also features several guests outside of your family. How did you go about selecting them?
"Selecting them" sounds a little bit too much of a process. When I first started making records, I never had that big intention of asking anybody to do this thing with me. After a while, somebody must have said to me, "What do you think about this?" I said, "Yeah, that would be good." Somehow it's people who I feel, who I have a connection with, and musical experiences, vibe-wise. I'm a vibe kind of person so I reach out to the people I have a vibe with. Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eliza Mitchell, Toots Hibberts, Paul Simon, Laurie Berkner, Willie Nelson – grandfather Willie, you know. That's how I work.
Jamie Lee Curtis makes two separate appearances on the album's final two tracks. Is there a special bond that the two of you share?
Article comments
1 - Kit O'Toole
Ziggy Marley continues to grow in his career and develop his own style, while of course staying true to his father's sound and message. Great interview, Clayton! For those who'd like to view my recent review of "Family Time" and a look back at "Conscious Party".
2 - carlton williams
you're everything bob wanted and more keep on keepin on,one love/heard me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 - rwedddog
remember rita had part in that also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 - sean lewis
when are the melody makers getting back together to do an album and a tour. i would love to take my 13 year old daughter to see them live. we love their music.
5 - Ray Salmon
Nuf Respect to Ziggy, keep di good nature of your father alive. I was born in Kingston Jamaica & love the vibes di Marley family bring to music.