Rastafarianism is not only a religious movement but also a culture and way of life. Through music, Rasta people express their love for life, love, and Jah, their God. The drum is a symbol of the Africanness of Rastafari, and some mansions assert that Jah's spirit of divine energy is present in the drum. Reggae music was born in Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica. Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are pretty much the reason for the international awareness of reggae music and Rastafarianism. Like "Exodus," many songs are written to promote the Rastafari doctrine. Dreadlocks as well as marijuana are often associated with this culture as a way of expression. Rastas maintain that dreadlocks are supported by Leviticus 21:5 ("They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in the flesh.") I love this culture and find Rasta music beautiful and inspiring.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
The Art of This Culture: Rastafarianism
Rastafarianism is not only a religious movement but also a culture and way of life. Through music, Rasta people express their love for life, love, and Jah, their God. The drum is a symbol of the Africanness of Rastafari, and some mansions assert that Jah's spirit of divine energy is present in the drum. Reggae music was born in Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica. Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are pretty much the reason for the international awareness of reggae music and Rastafarianism. Like "Exodus," many songs are written to promote the Rastafari doctrine. Dreadlocks as well as marijuana are often associated with this culture as a way of expression. Rastas maintain that dreadlocks are supported by Leviticus 21:5 ("They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in the flesh.") I love this culture and find Rasta music beautiful and inspiring.
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