Marlon Asher Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Ganja Farmer’ With New EP
Trinidad singer Marlon Asher is marking the 20th anniversary of his ganja anthem, Ganja Farmer, with a new seven-track EP centered on the song’s legacy and its modern-day reach.
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