Bob Marley – “So Jah Seh” | 1980 Criteria Studios Rehearsal

This archival footage captures Bob Marley & The Wailers rehearsing “So Jah Seh” at Criteria Studios in Miami on September 13, 1980.

Recorded during the final months of Marley’s life, these late-1980 rehearsals reveal the Wailers in a focused, spiritual, and disciplined state. “So Jah Seh” reflects Marley’s unwavering faith and conviction, rooted in righteousness, patience, and trust in divine justice.

This rehearsal offers a rare look into Marley’s creative process—highlighting subtle vocal phrasing, rhythmic restraint, and the band’s tight studio dynamics away from the stage.

📅 Date: September 13, 1980
📍 Location: Criteria Studios, Miami

🔎 Historical Significance
These sessions are considered among the last major documented rehearsals before the Uprising Tour resumed. This footage preserves:
• Marley’s late-era spiritual clarity
• The Wailers’ rehearsal discipline and arrangement work
• Rare interpretations not heard on final releases
• A key moment in Marley’s final year

✨ This upload is part of an ongoing archival restoration project preserving rare reggae history for future generations.

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