Celebrating 49 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time,
and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in
elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as
"reggae-fusion".
With 9 Grammy nominations and catalogue of charted smash hits (including “Now That We Found Love”, ”96
Degrees in the Shade” and “Try Jah Love”) spanning over four decades, sold-out tours, a vibrant and loyal fan
base and inspirational messages, one may wonder, "Where did it all begin? What gives Third World the staying
power so rare in the music industry?" Third World is more than just one of the top Reggae bands of all time, it is
an institution that stands for producing and performing music that, while holding firm to the cultural and
ancestral roots of its members, still pushes forward the cutting edge of music worldwide. It is an institution
whose themes are positive, progressive and internationally relevant: an asset to any size festival / event.
Third World has performed to thousands of music fans on 6 of the 7 continents: TW toured & recorded with
late great Bob Marley, including opening for Marley’s first world tour in 1978, TW recorded and toured with
master blaster Stevie Wonder, who produced 2 of their albums in the 80’s released with CBS, they toured
America with legendary guitarist Santana, opened for the Jackson 5’s first concert in Jamaica, shared stages
throughout the world with the U2, Sting, The Police, Whitney Houston, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Jimmy
Buffet, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Gladys Knight, the Marley Brothers and more.
Third World’s hit songs have reached top 40 on the Billboard charts in the US, UK, Europe and Japan and
received a platinum award in Japan. In 1986, Third World received the United Nations Peace Medal for their
contribution of music and their lyrical prose. They performed on the MTV Amnesty International Concert at
a sold out Giant Stadium in 1986 , performed at the Rose Bowl with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder & Michael
Jackson, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Welcome Home Nelson Mandala concert in 1990, and
have been featured at major sporting events including the Lord’s Cricket Grounds in the UK in 2000, and
Opening Ceremony for Cricket World Cup in 2007, America’s Cup Bermuda 2017. TW has entertained
millions over the television with performances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David
Letterman, Arsenio Hall Show, Soul Train, Top of the Pops, Shirley Bassie show and more! Third World has
received the keys to the cities of Atlanta, Brooklyn, Atlantic City, Hartford and Key West. Additionally, the
band has received accolades including multiple IRAWMA Awards, National Black Arts Excellence, Lifetime
Achievement Awards from Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica Jazz & Blues, City of Miramar, Fl Icons and more.
Third World released a new studio LP, More Work To Be Done, August 2019, produced by Multi-Grammy
winner, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, under the Ghetto Youth
International imprint. The album has been nominated by the Recording Academy / Grammys for Best
Reggae Album 2020.
We invite you to be entertained by the Reggae Ambassadors, THIRD WORLD!