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Rastafari is an Abrahamic belief which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as Emperor of Ethiopia in 1930. Its adherents worship him in much the same way as Jesus in his Second Advent, or as God the Father. Members of the Rastafari way of life are known as Rastafari, Rastas, Rastafarians, or simply Ras. Rastafari are also known by their official church titles, such as Elder or High Priest. The way of life is sometimes referred to as "Rastafarianism", but this term is considered offensive by most Rastafari, who, being critical of "isms" (which they see as a typical part of "Babylon" culture), dislike being labelled as an "ism" themselves.
The name Rastafari is taken from Ras Tafari, the title (Ras) and first name (Tafari Makonnen) of Haile Selassie I before his coronation. In Amharic, Ras, literally "head", is an Ethiopian title equivalent to prince or chief, while the personal given name Täfäri (teferi) means one who is revered. Jah (יה in Hebrew) is a Biblical name of God, from a shortened form of Jahweh or Jehovah found in Psalms 68:4 in the King James Version of the Bible and many other places in the Bible. Most adherents see Haile Selassie I as Jah or Jah Rastafari, an incarnation of God the Father, the Second Advent of Christ "the Anointed One", i.e. the second coming of Jesus Christ the King to Earth.
The Rastafarians was a California-based reggae group founded by Jamaican natives Big Dread,Michael Ashley aka Haile Maskel (bass and lead vocals) and Patrick Houchen aka Shaka (drums and lead vocals), and Californian Herb Daly (guitar) in Santa Cruz, California in 1980. Other talented members included Constantine "Vision" Walker who had previously worked with both Bob Marley and Rita Marley, and noted MC Tony "Moses" Wright, who performed and toured with Spearhead. Some members of the band had also worked with Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus. The ensemble released the critically acclaimed album "Orthodox" in 1981.
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(CNN)When Julian Whitely lived in New York he was a go-to for legendary musician Bob Marley and his band The Wailers. Recalling his time as a fixer for the group, he remembers being asked to do all manner of things. "When they come for business, I'm the one.... 'Julian, we need fish,' I'm the one, we need ganja, we need vegetables... take us here, take us there." It was a hectic life, and rather different from the one he lives now. Today he is more likely to be found tending his garden than cruising the streets of downtown Manhattan.
Acesse: http://www.reggaepeloreggae.com | http://www.facebook.com/reggaepeloreggae 1981 | The Rastafarians - Orthodox 00:02 - Seek H.I.M. 03:38 - Hold On Jah Jah Children 08:22 - This Ya Musik 13:08 - Orthodox 18:11 - Occupation 22:52 - A Love We Deal Wit 27:35 - Roll Call 32:06 - Jah's Greatest Blessing 36:42 - Words Of Wisdom 40:48 - Rasta Theme
During colonial times, many Africans were traded for slavery in the Americas. When Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery, many started searching for their roots. For years, Rastafarians from Jamaica have gone to live in Shashemene Ethiopia, a land that the late Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia gave to them. Today, many are happy to be home.
Travel video- If you venture deep into the Canaan Mountains just outside of Negril, you'll find a true piece of Jamaican culture in the form of bona fide Rastafarians living off the land. Shot & edited by Monica Walton. Photography assistant, Jason Kennedy www.caribbeanlifeandtravel.com
Step Back is made possible by the generous contributions of viewers like you, consider helping at https://www.patreon.com/stepbackhistory For years I have heard about the existence of Rastafari. Like many, I knew it was popular in Jamaica, had a special relationship with marijuana, and refers to something in Ethiopia. What I found was a simultaneously old and young religion, that practices Christianity with a very different spin. You can also help by getting your hands on Step Back merchandise over at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/StepBack/ Read More: William F. Lewis, Soul Rebels: The Rastafari http://amzn.to/2axnhVi Tracy Nicholas, Rastafari: A Way of Life: http://amzn.to/2axK0OR Step Back is a history channel releasing videos biweekly that endeavors to go past the names, dates, and b...
To South Africa now and the Rastafarian community often feels targeted because of their culture. For some it's impossible to secure employment because they are required to cut their dreadlocks, while some parents battle to get their children into schools that exclude them for their appearance. Well, in Paarl, just outside Cape Town a Rastafarian movement has been formed and is housed in spectacular, colorful household as Yolisa Njamela reports
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The Rastafari way of life encompasses the spiritual use of marijuana. Before smoking the Rasta will say a prayer to Jah or to Haile Selassie. Kyng Sharlo of Negril, smokes a chalice with us while sharing his knowledge of the Rastafari religion and culture. JAH Rastafai!! Artist & Rastaman: Kyng Sharlo Song: Jah Will Never Leave Us Alone Location: Negril, Jamaica Album: Di Medicine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyngsharlo.sharlo?fref=ts
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Filmed in Jamaica, Roaring Lion charts the growth and development of the Rastafarian Movement and its founder, the former Garveyite Leonard Howell. With interviews from the renowned academic and Rasta scholar Professor Barry Chevannes and several of the movements leading figures, Mortimmo Plano, Fimore Alvaranga, Dago and Gertrude Campbell, the documentary charts the Movements growth from a persecuted commune in the foothills of Pinnacle, Jamaica, to an internationally recognized religion.
This video outlines the history and beliefs of the Rastafari Movement. Presented by professor Joshua Lindsey for Comparative Religion class at Master's Baptist College of Fargo, ND.