Adventures in Brazil

Photos and videos from Bob's trip to Brazil in March of 1980

Junior Marvin, Bob Marley, Jacob Miller and Chris Blackwell in Brazil (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

The Mission

In March of 1980, Bob took a trip to Brazil with Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin, close friend Jacob "Killer" Miller of Inner Circle, and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to meet with Brazilian distributors at Ariola.

Bob Marley getting ready to play Football in Brazil (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

The press followed Bob and crew at nearly every stop on their journey.

Bob Marley in Brazil with Chico (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

Football

As an avid football lover, Brazilian musical legend and Ariola artist Chico Buarque hosted Bob and friends for a series of matches at his private pitch.

Bob Marley and Paulo Cezar in Brazil (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

Serious Competition

Some professional footballers even showed up to play and reason with him. Here, Bob and Chico with Paulo Cézar Caju, a star of the 1970 (World Cup winning) and 1974 Brazilian National football team.

Bob Marley in Brazil with Paulo Cesar, Jacob Miller and Junior Marvin, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley playing football in Brazil, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley with paulo Cezar in Brazil juggling, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley playing football in Brasil, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley playing football in Brazil, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley and Paulo César Caju playing football, 1980-03, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley with Moraes Moreiras & Marina in Brazil (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

Fast Friends

Bob also met and spent some time with Brazilian musicians Moraes Moreira and Marina Lima, actress Zeze Motta, and others.

Bob Marley Brasil football match (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

Bob Marley and Zeze Motta in Brazil. (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

Bob Marley playing a mandolin in Brazil (1980-03)Bob Marley: Legend

The Music Never Stops

During the trip Bob picked up a mandolin and spent much of his free time on the trip finding his way around the instrument.

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