Rastafarianism Diasporic African

Rastafarianism Diasporic African

A religious-cultural movement that began in Jamaica. Rastafarians believe that Haile Selassie, also named Ras Tafari, the last emperor of Ethiopia, is the Messiah. Reggae music is heavily influenced by Rastafarianism. There are some 180,000 Rastafarians worldwide.

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Haile Selassie

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The Rastafari Page - Concise history and philosophy of the Rastafari religion, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Bob Marley, Marcus Garvey, and links to all major sources of information including RASTA NEWS.
Rastafarian Religion - Brief introduction to the religion.
Jamaicans of Ethiopian Origin and the Rastafarian Faith - Exposition by P. Napti.
One Love Press - Adventure of two people's journey to Jamaica to meet the Rastas, the inspiration of Bob Marley's music. Sale of two books.
Dread History: The African Diaspora, Ethiopianism, and Rastafari - Essay, images, and terminology.
One Drop Books - Specializes in books about Rastafari, Haile Selassie, Ethiopia and the Bible, Marcus Garvey, Ital Food and Reggae Music.
RasTa Ites - Speeches, pictures, history, Ark of the Covenant, coronation, invasion, Maqdala, battle of Adowa, Axum, Lalibela; also Rasta and reggae events, and links pages.
Rastafari and Christianity - A collection of articles by Ernie Manning on the similarities and differences between Christianity and Rastafari, with a focus on the role that music plays ion spiritual life.
Rastafarian.net - Progressive Rastafarian cultural education, social issues, discussions, business assistance, social events guide, chat forum, useful contacts, and FAQ; located in Oxford, England.
Rastas-Home - Resource on Rastafarianism, Haile Selassie I and Jah; includes dictionary of terms, history, pictures; pages on reggae music, marijuana, Ethiopia, and Jamiaca; a messageboard and slide-show.
Rootnattie: A Place fe Reasoning pon Rastafari - News, poems, archived reggae music, quotes.
Nyahbinghi Fyah - An educational site that carries speeches by Haile Selassie I and other information about Rastafarianism.
Rasta Food - Information on the Ital way of living.
Jah Lightning and Thunder - Rastafarian writings.
Rasta Gear Shop - Online shop for reggae music, rastafarian books, posters and clothing.
Rasta Club - Yahoo Group for the Rasta community.
Earth Culture Roots - Rasta faith, ital recipes, Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey, art gallery, and online shop.

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