TUFF GONG STUDIOS

Ziggy Marley has taken over from his father and runs the Tuff Gong Studio, which bears the former nickname of reggae superstar Bob Marley. It is located in a warehouse area near the sea, while the original studio was in Bob Marley's house. Today it is one of the best recording studios in Jamaica, but not only: the studios also have a sampling room, a mastering room, from these doors come out the productions of many Jamaican artists (Israel Vibration, Sizzla, Horace Andy...), and international stars (Alpha Blondy, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Youssou N'Dour...). We visit the studios used today, and the vinyl press with its ageless machines where some CDs are edited, it's fascinating! As Bob wanted to make music accessible to all, you should know that the studio rental is at the same price (reasonable) for superstars as for small groups. Outside, a store sells Tuff Gong productions; the place is ideal to find the rarity, old or recent, in limited edition, which will enrich the collection of the reggae lover. Unfortunately, vinyls are rare, but we will bring back some 44 rpm for a souvenir.

On Sundays, the Studio and Rassallera organize their "after dinner sundayz" from 6pm to midnight, in the heart of the courtyard, events where locals and tourists are welcomed around the latest riddims that make the reggae-dancehall news.