Kaya (album)



Kaya is a roots reggae album released by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1978. The album consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album in 1977.

The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for 'going soft' as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.

The album's release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley's triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Two of the songs are new versions of tracks from the 1971 album Soul Revolution. Well known songs from the album include "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.

Original album (1978)
All songs written by Bob Marley. Mastered by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound.

The Definitive Remasters edition (2001)
All songs written by Bob Marley.

Musicians

 * Bob Marley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion
 * Aston "Family Man" Barrett – bass, percussion
 * Carlton Barrett – drums, percussion
 * Tyrone "Organ D" Downie – keyboards, percussion
 * Alvin "Seeco" Patterson – percussion
 * Junior Marvin – lead guitar
 * Rita Marley – backing vocals
 * Marcia Griffiths – backing vocals
 * Judy Mowatt – backing vocals
 * Vincent Gordon –Trombone
 * Glen Da Costa – trumpet
 * Winston Grennan - drums