Damian Marley & J Boog. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Saturday, September 30: 
Damian Marley & J Boog.  Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist and the youngest son of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley. Damian was two years old when his father died.  He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian’s nickname, “Junior Gong,” is derived from his father’s nickname, Tuff Gong.  J Boog is a singer who fuses reggae with R&B, hip hop, and rock. He was born in Long Beach, California, but primarily raised in Compton. Of Samoan ancestry (his father was a tribal chief in his neighborhood), Boog’s first influence was his sister, who sang and played piano. Raised on an eclectic musical diet of classic reggae, West Coast hip hop, vintage R&B, and a dash of hard rock, Boog gravitated to the laid-back attitude. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.