Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

Award-Winning show from Canadian musician to tour Dorset

Join Toronto based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley as he brings his award-winning show, ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’, to Dorset this October as part of the autumn season by rural arts charity, Artsreach.

“Duane shares the roots of reggae, Bob Marley’s life, and the personal significance of his music, creating a historical lesson and a love letter to cultural heritage… Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby

Duane Forrest is a Toronto-based playwright and multimedia artist who blends jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul, and smooth vocals in his performances. Alongside 3 acclaimed albums and regular tours across Canada, Europe, and Central America, Duane’s storytelling shows have received numerous award nominations at festivals including the Milan Fringe Festival, where he was runner-up for ‘Show of the Festival’.

Following a sell-out debut at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and an international tour with ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’, Duane is returning to the UK for a short tour with rural touring schemes across the country. Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives, including Duane’s. From the origin of reggae to Marley’s transcendent legacy, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and transformative power of this iconic music. The show’s second half will feature Duane’s new work, a reggae, jazz & folk music fusion album, Adrift.

“Duane Forrest truly has an awe-inspiring musical talent” BroadwayBaby

Saturday 10 Oct, 7:30pm. East Stour Village Hall. 07534 006951
Sunday 11 Oct, 7:30pm. Sixpenny Handley Village Hall. 07703 874659

Monday 12 Oct. 7.30pm. Winterborne Stickland The Pamela Hambro Hall. 07930 306328

Tickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk