Legend meets resistance. For more than six decades, “Queen of Reggae” Marcia Griffiths has walked a tightrope between chart-topping success and the hard reality of a male-dominated music business. In this episode our history experts trace her journey from Kingston’s Studio One to international stardom with Bob Marley’s I-Threes, exposing the silent battles she fought against pay gaps, predatory gatekeepers, and radio boycotts.
Griffiths calls it a “rough, tough job standing up as a woman in this business,” yet her anthems—especially the sister-focused “Survival”—turned personal struggle into collective strength. We unpack how her story reshapes Caribbean history, amplifies black heritage, and inspires a new wave of Caribbean women determined to own their art. Expect deep dives into reggae’s cultural roots, the wider Caribbean diaspora, and timeless lessons on resilience that reach from Jamaica to Angola and Trinidad & Tobago. Whether you’re a travel expert chasing authentic island life or a music lover craving untold truths, this episode delivers the hidden tale behind the hits—and the sexism that tried to silence them.
Stay tuned to the end for a bonus “Victim’s Voice” mini-segment featuring female artists influenced by Griffiths, and remember to follow, rate, and share to keep these history stories alive.
