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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Ameriie “What I Want” – New single from R&B singer Ameriie “What I Want” features her singing over a reworked version of The Incredible Bongo Band’s classic B-Boy break “Apache”. Ameriie does have a history of singing over breakbeats, for example: “1 Thing” (2005) sampled The Meters’ version of “Oh, Calcutta!” or “Gotta Work” (2007) sampled Emma Franklin’s cover of “Hold on I’m Comin'” by Sam & Dave (written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter and originally recorded by Reuben Wilson), and “Why R U” …
Chronixx (son of Reggae artist Chronicles) is a rising star in Reggae, at the helm of leading a resurgence of Roots Reggae music in Jamaica and abroad today. Chronixx music can be described as conscious, uplifting, empowering, celebratory of life, love, identity, and acceptance. Chronixx could be the biggest Reggae artist from Jamaica since the 70’s golden era of Reggae (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Toots & The Maytals, etc). He’s got the old school Rasta vibes mixed with …
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