Rastafarians claim that white Christian preachers and missionaries have perverted the Scriptures to conceal the fact that Adam and Jesus were black. Their rituals include the use of marijuana and the chanting of revivalist hymns.
Reggae music is the popular music of the movement.
Rastafarians, who stress black separatism, have exercised some political influence in Jamaica. Contemporary reggae draws from Rastafarian ritual drumming, chanting, and mysticism, thus slowing the tempo and giving a stronger emphasis to the music's social, political, and humanistic messages. The African Diaspora, Ethiopianism, and Rastafari - get a feel for Rasta religion and culture through a gallery of images with explanatory captions. Rastafari Images - gallery of images relevant to Rastafari and Rastafarianism. Events site developed with best viewed using click to download click to download Copyright 1999 Don-Getz Limited.