6 Things to Know About Bob Marley's Kaya Album
- Kaya was released in 1978 as Bob Marley and the Wailers’ tenth studio album on Island Records.
- The album’s tracks were recorded during the same 1977 sessions as the Exodus album.
- Kaya is often considered a companion piece to Exodus, sharing its recording period and some musical themes.
- The album features a more laid-back, roots reggae sound compared to the politically charged Exodus.
- Kaya includes the hit single “Is This Love,” which became one of Marley’s most recognizable songs.
- The album’s title track “Kaya” is a slang term for cannabis, reflecting Marley’s Rastafarian beliefs.