Articles for tag: Dreadlocks, Reggae Music, Ziggy Marley

Karla News

You Don’t Have to Be a Rasta to Listen to Reggae

Oftentimes, those who listen to reggae music are generally considered to be Rastafarians or Jamaicans. But, I’m here to tell you that Reggae music can be enjoyed by anyone. Listening to music from a genre outside of what you are normally used to is not only rich with culture, but you may find out that ...

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Dreadlocks: Not Just for Jamaicans and Reggae Fans Anymore

The hairstyle dreadlocks, also spelled dredlocs or dredlocks and sometimes referred to as dreds or dreads, is a style that is commonly associated with the Rastafarian religion. But, is that assumption false? Well, it’s not exactly false, but it’s not exactly entirely true, either. While many Rastafarians do wear dreadlocks, they are not the only ...

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Putumayo Kids Reggae Playground Children’s CD – A Review

Putumayo has put together a wonderful collection of music that exudes elation and cultural togetherness. This compact disc features 12 musicians of different origin from around the word, some origins include, Brazil, Mauritius, Indonesia, France, Hawaii, and Jamaica, these artists uniquely and beautifully put their own cultural spin on buoyant reggae oriented music. This cd ...

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What is Rastafari?

When I was in my teens I discovered a world of music outside the mainstream top 40. I began to listen to independent artists, classical music, world music from other cultures, and then I stumbled upon reggae music. The infection beats and rythms echoed happiness, praise, sorrow, poverty and life lessons that would later intrigue ...

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What to Expect at the Bob Marley Restaurant in Orlando, Florida

When you’re exploring Universal CityWalk in Orlando, you’ll find plenty of fine dining venues with unique themes, tempting menus, and signature late-night drinks. The Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom is just one of the restaurants in Universal CityWalk that’s worth a trip in itself. Not only can you expect great service and a ...