Hinduism, Judaism, and the Rastafari movement of Jamaica may seem on the surface to have nothing in common with each other. But if we take a closer look there are things that the three spiritual traditions have in common. These commonalities grew out the colonial experience of Jamaicans. The Hinduism connection to the Rastafari movement came by way of Indians coming over to Jamaica through the British coolie trade; bringing with them their Hindu traditions. In this case the Hindu …
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Occult (knowledge of the hidden) and the arts have gone hand in hand through the centuries. Artists of various mediums and practices, various art movements (the Renaissance, Surrealists, Dadaist, Situationists, the Beats, etc.) over time have explored the mystical and hidden philosophies as inspiration for their work, playing the shamanic role and delving deep into their consciousness, peering behind the veil of reality. Podcast host of ThelemaNow!, Frater Puck discusses the centuries old relationship between the occult and the arts. Frater Puck – Eliphas …
Nottingham, U.K. and Staten Island, N.Y. on the same map, emcee Duke01, DJ Furious P and Uncommon Nasa form Steroid Stereo (Orange Edition). Nasa produced the whole project while Duke01 is spitting and Furious P is doing cuts. Steroid Stereo (Orange Edition) features Dwyzak, Masai Bey, Passive 65ive, Atari Blitzkrieg and Uncommon Nasa on “Countdown to Armour Gettin.’ ” Listen to the EP below, including the instrumentals. Watch the visual for “Eat Your Mistakes” after the stream. Steroid Stereo (Orange Edition) …
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