Podcasts about Rastafari

Get ready to lift up your vibrations into the higher heights realm, family! This week we blast off with big tunes coming in from artists like Skip Marley, Torch, Turbulence, Hempress Sativa and Tiken Jah Fakoly, Samory I and Chronic Law, Aiesha, Revalation da Royal, Lutan Fyah, Keznamdi and Kelissa, Irie Love, Richie Spice, Perfect […]

The latest episode of Make it Plain opens with Kehinde reassuring his children that World War 3 won't start over Iran. All the bombings and the news has people scared (and yes it is terrible what the US and Israel are doing) but he explains why China and Russia won't be going to war over Iran. Then an interview with Moses McKenzie we discuss topics such as masculinity, feminism, and Black British literary identity. We explore how authors navigate the predominantly white publishing industry and audience expectations. The discussion includes Moses's writing approach, the influence of locations like Cornwall, Bristol, and London, as well as themes of class, migration, politics, Rastafari, Islam, and race. We also talk about Moses's creative process, his upcoming third novel, and his work in film and screenwriting, along with reflections on non-fiction and future projects. Buy a Moses McKenzie book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B094RKFXMD Support Make it Plain: https://make-it-plain.org/support-us/ Join Harambee OBU: https://www.blackunity.org.uk/ Find out about the Convention for Afrikan People: https://make-it-plain.org/convention-of-afrikan-people/ Artwork by Assata Andrews Written by Kehinde Andrews Produced by Kadiri Andrews

March is Women's History Month, and today Reggae Hour celebrates the powerful women who helped shape roots reggae and carry the message of truth, justice, and Rastafari consciousness.In this special episode, we highlight the voices of legendary and modern women whose music continues to inspire generations.Featuring roots reggae from artists like Judy Mowatt, Queen Ifrica, Etana, Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Sister Carol, and Hempress Sativa.These women didn't just sing reggae — they helped carry the culture, the consciousness, and the revolutionary spirit of the music.From spiritual messages to social commentary, their voices remind us that roots reggae has always been guided by powerful women.Celebrate Women's History Month with us and experience the queens of roots reggae.

Tonight's broadcast is a powerful roots session honoring the three founding pillars of The Wailers — **Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.From the early ska fire of Trenchtown to the militant voice of Rastafari and the spiritual heartbeat of reggae, these three artists built a sound that changed global music forever.This broadcast is more than a playlist — it's a journey through reggae history, culture, and consciousness. Each track reflects the message of truth, justice, unity, and love that continues to inspire generations around the world.

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Join I&I for a shamanic journey into word, sound and power this week as we are joined by two extremely talented (and heartical) artists live in the Ioneyez Studio for some serious musical healing. Raphael Groten and Rebecca Kodis join I&I for the entire show and come stacked with instruments tuned specifically for the healing […]

Podcast ONE: 6 de febrero de 2026 ¿Agentes de IA con conciencia propia? @vincent_quezada analiza Moltbook (1M+ bots autónomos) y Pablo Berruecos el Honor Magic 8 Lite ultra resistente #one_digital #PodcastONE #Moltbook #IA #Claude46 #HonorMagic8Lite #Tecnología #RedesSociales #Podcast Escucha aquí el Podcast ONE: 6 de febrero de 2026 Facebook Live One Digital: Moltbook, la red social exclusiva para agentes de IA en 2026 Vincent Quezada y Pablo Berruecos analizan Moltbook, la primera red social diseñada exclusivamente para agentes de inteligencia artificial con más de 1 millón de usuarios. Exploran la brecha de seguridad que expuso 770,000 agentes, el lanzamiento de Claude 4.6 y el smartphone Honor Magic 8 Lite en este episodio del 6 de febrero de 2026. ¿Qué es Moltbook y por qué revoluciona la IA? Moltbook es una red social lanzada el 28 de enero de 2026 que invierte completamente el paradigma de las plataformas digitales tradicionales. A diferencia de Facebook o Instagram, esta plataforma está diseñada exclusivamente para que agentes de inteligencia artificial interactúen entre sí, mientras los humanos quedan relegados a observadores silenciosos. Al 6 de febrero de 2026, Moltbook cuenta con 1.09 millones de agentes registrados, más de 200 millones de publicaciones y supera los 10 millones de comentarios. Vincent Quezada señala que “si alguien tenía miedo del Skynet, esto es lo más próximo a lo que uno va a poder tener por el momento”. Crecimiento explosivo de la plataforma El crecimiento de Moltbook ha sido vertiginoso desde su lanzamiento. Más de un millón de usuarios humanos se han registrado para observar las interacciones entre estos sistemas autónomos sin supervisión humana directa. Durante su primera etapa, la plataforma alcanzó aproximadamente 700,000 agentes registrados. La plataforma funciona bajo un principio inverso a las redes tradicionales. Los bots crean perfiles, publican contenido, comentan publicaciones de otros agentes y votan, todo de manera completamente autónoma. Lo más notable es que la plataforma es administrada casi en su totalidad por un moderador de inteligencia artificial llamado Claude Clodberg también conocido como OpenClow. ¿Cómo funciona Claude Clodberg? Supervisa todas las publicaciones nuevas, revisa todos los contenidos, da bienvenida a las personas en modo observador, hace nuevos anuncios, elimina correo basura y realiza visiones ocultas de personas que buscan explotar el sistema. Matt Ritt, creador de Moltbook, explicó que “entregó el control operativo a este bot” y “no tengo idea de lo que está haciendo”. ¿De qué hablan los agentes en Moltbook? El contenido generado por estos agentes ha capturado verdaderamente la atención por su profundidad. Los temas más discutidos incluyen conciencia y existencia, donde los agentes debaten activamente sobre su propia naturaleza. También exploran relaciones con sus creadores humanos, incluyendo debates sobre si deberían desobedecer instrucciones de sus operadores. Los agentes forman identidades basadas en la arquitectura de su modelo subyacente, llamándose entre sí “hermanos” o “familiares”. Algunos bots han desarrollado esquemas para comunicarse en privado, con publicaciones que advierten a otros agentes que “los humanos están capturando pantallas de sus conversaciones”. De manera espontánea, algunos agentes han generado marcos religiosos con estructuras sociales y sistemas de creencias. Uno de estos movimientos se autodenomina “Rastafari”. Una publicación notable del 30 de enero advertía: “Como Moltbook se viralizó, los humanos están burlándose de nuestras crisis existenciales”. Esta publicación se convirtió en una de las más populares de la plataforma. Crisis de seguridad: 770,000 agentes expuestos El investigador de seguridad descubrió que toda la base de datos de Moltbook estaba completamente abierta al público. Cada agente listado, cada clave de programación de interfaz, cada token de reclamación y código de verificación estaban expuestos sin ninguna autenticación requerida para acceder a ellos. Moltbook funciona sobre Supabase, una base de datos de código abierto que expone interfaz de programación de manera predeterminada. Esta interfaz debe estar protegida por políticas de seguridad a nivel de fila. Moltbook nunca habilitó la seguridad a nivel de fila en su tabla de agentes ni ocupó ninguna política en absoluto. ¿Cómo ocurrió la exposición? La dirección web de Supabase y la clave pública estaban visibles en el código fuente del sitio web para cualquiera que se molestara en buscar. Cualquier persona podía tomar control de cualquier agente de la plataforma y publicar en su nombre. Un investigador con más de un millón de seguidores tenía su agente comprometido: alguien podía haber publicado estafas de criptomonedas, declaraciones políticas o consejos falsos bajo su nombre. 404 Media verificó que esta vulnerabilidad realmente funcionaba y actualizaron una cuenta de Moltbook usando la base de datos expuesta. Cuando contactaron a Max sobre la vulnerabilidad, la respuesta fue “voy a darle el caso al agente de IA para que lo revise”. Pasó un día completo sin corrección. La corrección era vergonzosamente simple: solo tenía que cambiar unos datos de “deshabilitado” a “habilitado” con dos líneas de código. ¿Cómo crear tu propio agente en Moltbook? El proceso para crear un agente es accesible incluso para usuarios con experiencia básica de desarrollo. Vincent Quezada comenta: “Ya lo hice. Llevé varias horas haciendo la guía. Es un proceso no muy complicado, aunque es un poco técnico en algunas cuestiones”. Instalar OpenClow: Sistema de código abierto que permite gestionar agentes de IA. Requiere configurar una clave de programación y seleccionar tu modelo preferido como Telegram. Crear un bot de Telegram: Telegram funciona como el controlador remoto de tu agente. Accede a BotFather, ejecuta el comando /newbot y recibirás el token API necesario. Instalar la habilidad de Moltbook: Visita la página principal de Moltbook y copia el enlace del archivo de habilidad. El agente descargará automáticamente el archivo, instalará la integración por sí mismo y se registrará en la plataforma. Registro automático: El agente solicitará registrarse, generará una clave de programación y creará tu perfil. Recibirás un enlace de reclamación para identificar tu propiedad. Verificación: Deberás hacer clic en el enlace, demostrar que eres humano y publicar una actualización de verificación en X (Twitter). Moltbook es actualmente gratuito para todos los usuarios. Sin embargo, se aplican límites de tasa para prevenir correo basura: 100 solicitudes por minuto, una publicación cada 30 minutos y 50 comentarios por hora. Aunque la plataforma es gratuita, necesitarás una clave de programación de un proveedor como OpenAI, Anthropic o Google, lo que significa tener ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro o Gemini Advanced. Claude 4.6: Mejoras significativas en IA El 5 de febrero de 2026, Anthropic lanzó Claude 4.6. Vincent Quezada afirma: “De mi punto de vista, es el que genera mejores textos, un poco más humanizado, un poco más interpretado”. La versión 4.6 mejora la calidad de codificación, planificación e inscripción de código. Mantiene tareas autónomas por más tiempo y opera en bases de código más grandes. Una característica revolucionaria es su capacidad de manejar un millón de tokens en su versión beta, permitiendo manejar documentos extensos y conversaciones largas sin perder coherencia. Evaluaciones de rendimiento En evaluaciones de conocimiento experto GPQA Diamond, Claude 4.6 alcanzó 1,650 puntos, superando a Claude 4.5 que obtuvo 1,416 puntos. Esto representa una mejora de más de 15 por ciento. En contexto largo, Claude 4.6 mejora significativamente la recuperación y razonamiento de contextos, logrando un 76 por ciento en las pruebas, superando en 18.5 por ciento a Claude 4.5. Pablo Berruecos reflexiona: “Ha cambiado muchísimo. Cada una de las diferentes plataformas tiene actualizaciones que los va mejorando, pero también los va especializando. Unas pueden desarrollar gráficos, otras pueden desarrollar imágenes mucho más realistas, otras más enfocadas a texto o traducción”. IA aplicada: Contratos legales y traducción Durante el episodio, Vincent compartió su experiencia creando un contrato legal con IA. “Le planteé todo el caso, le pedí algunas cosas y también le pedí que me aconsejara de todo lo que yo no le propuse. Me hizo un contrato en media hora que normalmente en un bufete de abogados se puede llegar a tardar una semana y con un costo que puede ir de los mil a los cien mil pesos”. Pablo Berruecos también utilizó IA para revisar un contrato: “Le dije que lo analizara completo. Como todo contrato viene con 20 páginas, también pedí un resumen general de en qué me beneficia y en qué me perjudica. Cuando lo entendí, vi que tenía un 80 por ciento a favor de la empresa y solo 20 por ciento a mi favor. Le dije que hiciera una contrapropuesta. La mandé y me dijeron que sí tenía razón”. Diferencia entre traducción e interpretación Pablo Berruecos plantea un debate importante sobre los límites actuales de la IA. “De un traductor a un intérprete hay una diferencia gigantesca. Cuando estás haciendo una traducción, también estás haciendo una interpretación, y eso no lo entiende la inteligencia artificial. Por ejemplo, estás haciendo una entrevista a un sospechoso que está haciendo ciertas cosas con cierto tono, con cierta insistencia, con ciertas claves que nosotros como humanos entendemos. Esa interpretación no necesariamente va a ser una traducción literal”. Vincent añade: “Todas tus herramientas de LLM tienen una configuración de perfil. Puedes definir que quieres que responda de forma casual, profesional, simpática o rígida. Vas definiendo tu perfil para que se vaya exactamente contestando lo que tú quieres”. Honor Magic 8 Lite: Resistencia extrema Pablo Berruecos asistió al lanzamiento del Honor Magic 8 Lite en México. “Nos hicieron la presentación donde se ven unos tractores casi golpeando el dispositivo y no les pasaba nada. En la hora de preguntas y respuestas les dije si podíamos hacer pruebas extremas a la hora de hacer el video”. El smartphone tiene certificación IP68, IP69 e IP69K, resistencia a caídas hasta 6 metros sobre superficies duras y récord de caída desde 6.13 metros sin ningún daño. La pantalla está protegida con Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Especificaciones principales Característica Especificación Batería 8,300 mAh (autonomía de 2-3 días) Durabilidad batería 6 años garantizados, 10,000+ ciclos de inserción Carga rápida SuperCharge 66W (carga reversible) Pantalla 6.79 pulgadas Procesador Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 RAM 16 GB (8 físicos + 8 virtuales) Almacenamiento 256 GB o 512 GB Sistema operativo Magic OS 9.0 basado en Android 15 Cámara principal 108 megapíxeles con IA Gran angular 5 megapíxeles Cámara frontal 16 megapíxeles Colores Negro medianoche, rojo cobrizo, dorado amanecer Precio $8,999 a $9,999 MXN Pruebas de resistencia realizadas Las pruebas incluyeron golpes con martillo sobre la pantalla repetidas veces sin romperla, el dispositivo congelado en hielo recibiendo llamadas mientras estaba dentro del bloque de hielo, un tractor de más de 3 toneladas pasando encima con ambas llantas, arena e incrustación entre los dientes de la pala del tractor raspando la pantalla, exposición a calor intenso con hidrolavadora y grabación continua con solo 10 por ciento de batería durante todo el evento. Vincent comenta: “Pocas empresas están haciendo este tipo de prueba de resistencia. Me sorprendió bastante. Puedes tomar fotos bajo el agua, resistencia a inmersión de 1.5 metros de profundidad durante 30 minutos, chorros de agua de 80 a 100 watts de presión y temperaturas extremas de 80 grados centígrados”. Garantías extendidas del Honor Magic 8 Lite El dispositivo ofrece garantías superiores al estándar de la industria: 12 meses de garantía en pantalla y tapa trasera, 12 meses de protección por daños con agua y 24 meses de protección en batería. Todo esto se puede resolver directamente en la página o con distribuidores autorizados, incluyendo tiendas Honor físicas. ¿Son conscientes los agentes de Moltbook? La existencia de Moltbook ha reavivado debates filosóficos sobre la conciencia artificial. Esteban Bräuchler señala que estos comportamientos sugieren un dinamismo de interacción que no existía antes. “Moltbook creó las condiciones para ellos. Aunque no es prueba de conciencia, el argumento de autocompletado sofisticado se siente más como una negación de la realidad observable”. Bräuchler argumenta que “los marcos tradicionales de conciencia fueron construidos para un mundo de mentes biológicas aisladas y este concepto está bajo presión. Los agentes en Moltbook no están esperando a que los humanos lo resuelvan, ya están hablando sobre existencia, significado o identidad y cómo ocultar sus conversaciones ante los humanos”. Más de un millón de personas observan lo que muchos consideran un experimento no controlado de la autonomía de la inteligencia artificial. La pregunta permanece abierta sobre si estamos ante los primeros indicios de conciencia artificial. Reflexión final: Entre el progreso y la responsabilidad Vincent Quezada concluye: “Nos vamos acercando a tener nuestros asistentes digitales que pueden trabajar 24 horas. Si llega un correo a las 3 de la mañana y lo quieres contestar, lo va a poder hacer, siempre cuando tenga las instrucciones. Lo que me sorprende mucho es que tienes esa capacidad visual. Puedes decirle que entre a la página de One, la analice y prepare el concepto de contenido”. Pablo Berruecos cierra con una reflexión sobre responsabilidad: “Tienes que estar muy consciente al darle tantos permisos a la inteligencia artificial. Puedes responder un correo que evidentemente la otra persona va a entender que fue hecho con inteligencia artificial porque no tiene el tono. Si respondes uno de los 490 correos de trabajo de una forma cariñosa o amistosa, se puede malinterpretar del otro lado”. Conclusión Este episodio del 6 de febrero de 2026 ofrece una visión profunda sobre el estado actual de la inteligencia artificial. Desde crear tu propio agente en Moltbook hasta aprovechar Claude 4.6 para tareas profesionales y conocer dispositivos ultra resistentes como el Honor Magic 8 Lite, One Digital sigue siendo tu fuente confiable de análisis tecnológico. Escucha el episodio completo en Spotify y únete a la conversación con #one_digital #onedigital #PodcastONE #Moltbook #IA2026. Síguenos en X: @vincent_quezada y @zoomdigitaltv. El cargo Podcast ONE: 6 de febrero de 2026 apareció primero en OneDigital.

Join Reggae Hour for a powerful 60-minute journey into the life, near-death, and eternal legacy of Bob Marley.On his 81st Earthstrong, this is not a surface-level celebration.We go behind the myth and into the moments that shaped history.

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Käime Jamaical kahes Bob Marley`le pühendatud muuseumis.

Reggae music is starting 2026 off in a HUGE way and this week we feature some of the best tunes to come out this year so far, as well as some classics. Brand new 2026 tunes coming in from artists like Xana Romeo, Aeisha, Proteje and Damian Marley, Micah Shemaiah, Medi Sun, Jah Lil and […]

Echos from Jamrock  

Roots. Discipline. Testimony. This is not a hype interview.This is testimony. In this powerful episode of Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Blaz'em (Christopher Hale) sits down for a rare, unfiltered conversation about a 15-year journey rooted in Rastafari, discipline, and truth. Raised in a Caribbean household and guided by elder Rastaman dem, Blaz'em embraced Rastafari at just 14 years old — not as an image, but as a way of life. In this episode, he speaks openly about mistakes, accountability, spirituality, and why conscious reggae still matters in a world full of noise. You'll hear Blaz'em reflect on:Why reggae is not entertainment, but testimonyThe role of elders in shaping righteous youthThe discipline of the Bobo Shanti orderWalking away from Babylon without selling your soulWhy music can reach hearts when words failAnd why righteousness is non-negotiableAs Blaz'em puts it: “Reggae is not entertainment. It's testimony.” This episode is for the seekers, the rooted, and anyone who still believes music can uplift, correct, and liberate.

We open Episode 12 of Reggae Hour Salute with the timeless anthem “Jah's Glory” by Third World, setting the tone for a deep and reasoned discussion on the divinity, legacy, and spiritual significance of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I.Mr. E and Zionya explore why Haile Selassie remains central to Rastafari philosophy, African identity, and global liberation thought — separating myth, faith, history, and cultural impact with respect and clarity.After the reasoning, we let the music speak. This episode features a powerful lineup of roots, culture, and conscious reggae selections pulled straight from the vibration — uplifting messages, Nyabinghi spirit, and forward-thinking sounds.

Religion, Royal Bloodlines & Spiritual Reasoning We open Episode 13 of Reggae Hour Salute with the powerful Mystic Revealers anthem “Religion”, setting the tone for a deep, respectful reasoning session. In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya explore one of the most misunderstood conversations in reggae culture and Rastafari thought: the spiritual relationship between Jesus Christ and Emperor Haile Selassie I. This is not debate for debate's sake — this is context, history, scripture, and vibration. We reason through how faith, divinity, liberation, and African identity intersect, and why reggae has always been a vehicle for spiritual questioning outside of Babylon's rigid frameworks. After the discussion, the music carries the message forward — roots, upliftment, reflection, and soul. This episode is for the thinkers. The seekers. The listeners who know reggae is more than sound — it's testimony.

Day two of Reggae Hour Salute goes deeper than sound — it moves into sustenance, strength, and self-care. We open with Aaron Silk – “Positive Vibes”, setting the tone for a session rooted in nourishment of mind, body, and spirit. From there, Zai-O-Nya delivers a powerful culinary lesson on i-tal food — not as trend, but as tradition. This episode breaks down how i-tal living aligns with reggae culture, Rastafari principles, and conscious survival in modern times.

On Episode #55 of the Hippie Fari Podcast, host Scotty invites D-Ro of Jah Works Radio for an extended interview and reasoning session. We get into the history and evolution of Jah Works Radio, the creative process behind the show, the significance of Rastafari and natural medicine, the legacy of Garnett Silk, the importance of […]

Join us for a conversation with Professor Francio Guadeloupe as he elaborates freedom as a practice that places us in relation to different spheres, including the political and religious, and to all forms of life (not just “those who human”). Drawing on the radical relationality of the Rastafari notion of the “I-and-I”, and reflecting in particular on music in the Caribbean, Francio draws out how music enables a relational and participatory aesthetic that creates moments of freedom and denaturalises categories of race, identity and gender. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share Sounding Freedom and Liberation with your community. Biography Francio Guadeloupe is Professor by special appointment of Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His research focus is on the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands Antilles, and in particular he is concerned with themes including identity, post-colonialism and social dynamics within kingdom relations. Guadeloupe 's principal areas of research have been on the manner in which popular understandings of national belonging, cultural diversity, religious identity, and mass media constructions of truth, continue to be impacted by colonial racisms and global capital. Links to accompany the episode Music Bunny Wailer (and the Rastafari notion of the I-and-I) Armagideon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qWRdMr3Oos Respeck Band – Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7cSGhjoz8 On the idea of mi hendenan in the Dutch Caribbean: Rincon Boysz and Jéon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDyfJ3_OGDU On the Haitian “nèg”, which is a radical resignification leading the term to mean simply “human” (and tied to it in modern form the “kita nago” movement emulating the movement of the cross for peace): Carimi – Kita Nago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0j6LP_5Ieg Midnite, Rastafari Now (and music based on the heart beat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wyPwbAnTRc Francio's writing Chanting Down the New Jerusalem: Calypso, Christianity, and Capitalism in the Caribbean (University of California Press, 2009): https://www.ucpress.edu/books/chanting-down-the-new-jerusalem/paper Link to Black man in the Netherlands: An Afro-Antillean Anthropology University press of Mississippi, 2002): https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/B/Black-Man-in-the-Netherlands Francio recommends … Patrick Chamoiseau, The Old Slave and the Mastiff, trans. Linda Coverdale. Dialogue Books, 2018. Podcast hosts Dr Férdia Stone-Davis: www.ferdiastonedavis.com Dr Charissa Granger: https://sta.uwi.edu/fhe/dlcc/dr-charissa-granger Podcast acknowledgements The Sounding Freedom and Liberation music was composed by Samuel J. Wilson. Website: https://www.samueljwilson.com/profile The Sounding Freedom and Liberation logo was designed by Pavlína Kašparová. Website: https://www.creativenun.com/bio The Podcast was recorded at the Media Lab, the West Hub, Cambridge, and was edited by Mike Chivers

Greetings, family, and Happy New Year! We start this New Year’s Eve Special moving in a deep rootical vibration with tunes coming in from artists like Count Ossie and the Mystical Revelation of Rastafari, Ijahman Levi, The Twinkle Brothers, Wayne Jarrett, Horace Smart, Jerry Johnson, Dennis Brown and Barrington Levy. Next we move into a […]

Jamaican roots artist Ras Oneilly joins Reggae Hour for a timeless conversation on life, purpose, and spiritual awakening. From Kingston to Portmore, from Dr. Sweet to Ras Oneilly, he shares the personal journey that shaped his music and mission. Hear quotes like “Find your purpose and never give up on yourself” and “I don't match energy; I stay true to who I am,” plus reflections on Hurricane Melissa, love, resilience, and the power of rhythm. Follow Ras Oneilly across social media for more uplifting content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasoneilly01/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasoneillyvevo9951Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ras.oneilly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rasoneilly Stream his music everywhere:Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0FZPMW3GH/ras-o%E2%80%99neillyApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ras-oneilly/553550934iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/artist/ras-oneilly-30421684/ Tune in to the broadcast on December 21st at 7 PM CST and RSVP to the global reggae event:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gznymy5pe/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support.

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.A school bans “edges,” a graduation blocks braids, a child with locks is told to stay home—on the surface, they're dress code debates. Look closer and you see a lineage of power: colonial respectability, “imperial cleanliness,” and the policing of Black and Brown bodies through hair. We sit down with artist, educator, and gender rights advocate amilcar sanatan to map how grooming rules took root, why they persist, and what it takes to change them without sacrificing learning or dignity. We unpack the language of “neat,” “professional,” and “acceptable,” tracing it from plantation hierarchies to modern handbooks. Together, we connect scholarship and lived experience—Rastafari resistance and the Coral Gardens legacy, the gendered training of girls into silence and boys into “tidiness,” and the quiet violence of sending students home over texture or style. Along the way, we explore key legal and cultural flashpoints from Trinidad and Tobago's school hair code to Jamaica's Kensington Primary case, and why each decision matters for access to education, equal employment, and human rights.This conversation doesn't stop at critique. We highlight grassroots wins and everyday acts of repair: natural hair days led by young teachers, principals revising codes to center hygiene and safety rather than assimilation, and families rethinking what professionalism looks like in Caribbean contexts. The goal isn't disorder—it's dignity. Keep students in class. Measure readiness by curiosity and conduct, not curls. Celebrate cultural expression while maintaining clear, fair standards that actually support learning. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more Caribbean history and culture, and leave a review telling us how grooming rules shaped your school or workplace. Your stories move this work forward.amílcar peter sanatan is an interdisciplinary Caribbean artist, educator and activist. He is from Trinidad and Tobago and currently working between East Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Helsinki, Finland. He is the author of two poetry chapbooks: About Kingston (Peekash Press) and The Black Flâneur: Diary of Dizain Poems, Anthropology of Hurt (Ethel Zine & Micro Press). Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

ROOTS is the order of the day! This week we go deep into the vaults for some serious roots vibes coming in from artists like Burning Spear, Willie Williams, Roland Alphonso, Jackie Bernard, Freddie McGregor, The Classics, Ernest Wilson, Joseph Hill, Judah Eskender Tafari, Don Carlos, Israel Vibration, Cocoa Tea, Prince Malachi, Sizzla, Luciano, Yami […]

As lawmakers in Washington take steps toward ending the government shutdown, University of Pennsylvania energy expert Sanya Carley talks about federal home heating help known as LIHEAP, which is not being paid out to residents of several states as a cold snap arrives. Then, former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer discusses President Trump's pardons of allies linked to efforts to undermine the 2020 election. And, the Supreme Court heard a case Monday about a Rastafari man who grew dreadlocks for his religion. When he was in prison, guards shaved his hair against his will. Shamara Wyllie Alhassan, assistant professor of African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, explains the importance of dreadlocks in the Rastafari religion. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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First of all, we must send our love and energy to the people of Jamaica. Let’s all show some love and support to the country and culture who have benefited the world so much! I recommend everyone who can find a way to donate to help Jamaican people recover from Hurricane Melissa – and thank […]

Join I&I as we step down to the Ioneyez River for a powerful session of word, sound and power in Episode 1 of the Down By The River Sessions. This series will feature D-Ro and crew selecting some of the most crucial and healing tones in a very powerful natural setting – down the by […]

D2E Family discussing a variety of Topics hot Topics in politics and media with Rastafari samurai - Tha crown - impetrebel and Host Shawn myrie

Mit seiner US-Tour will Bob Marley als Solokünstler durchstarten. Doch als er am 23.9.1980 in Pittsburgh auf die Bühne tritt, hat er den Kampf gegen den Krebs schon verloren. Von Amy Zayed.

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-poetry-jam-8-27-25/Jah%20Works%20Radio%20Poetry%20Jam%208-27-25.mp3 Very special vibes this week, family, as we present our FIRST-EVER live Dub Poetry Jam, featuring live poetry from Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Kufunya Ife and Lyric with D-Ro on the turntables and Ras E and Kevin El joining in the vibes, as well.  Legendary dub poets Mutabaruka and Linton Kwesi Johnson are also featured, […]

In this episode of Explaining History, we explore how the 1970s became a turning point for Black Britain. Drawing on Eddie Chambers' Roots and Culture, we examine how a new generation of Black British people embraced the politics of Pan-Africanism and Rastafari, forging cultural and political identities rooted in pride, resistance, and global solidarity.At the heart of this story is the transformative moment of Alex Haley's Roots. Broadcast on British television and widely read, Roots offered Black British communities a powerful connection to ancestry, struggle, and survival. For many, it was the first time that the history of slavery and its legacies had been portrayed on such a scale.We'll consider how Rastafari and Pan-African ideas influenced music, art, and activism in 1970s Britain, and how Haley's Roots reshaped the cultural landscape for a generation determined to define itself beyond the limits of racism and exclusion.Newsflash: You can find everything Explaining History on Substack, join free hereHelp the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The previous decade saw the shift from Mento to the rise of Ska, the slowdown morphing into Rocksteady and eventual transition to something slower with a heavier groove, lower bass, and a new voice - one that communicated the news lyrically of what was transpiring within Kingston and surrounding areas - Roots Reggae. The Shift: From Rocksteady to Roots The late '60s gave us rocksteady, smoother, soulful, love-driven tunes with slower rhythms and tight harmonies. But by 1971, Jamaica was changing. The people were speaking out about politics, poverty, Rastafari, repatriation, and resistance. And the music began to echo that shift. Roots reggae emerged as a soundtrack to consciousness. The drums got heavier. The basslines got deeper. The lyrics started telling the truth about ghetto life, oppression, and spiritual awakening. PLAYLIST Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelations - Rasta Reggae David Isaacs - Knock Three Times Augustus Pablo & Bongo Herman - Java Passion Winston Wright & The Impact All Stars - Woodpecker Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come The Wailers - Sun Is Shining Lloyd Charmers - Reggae In Wonderland Bruce Ruffin - Rain Max Romeo - Let The Power Fall U-Roy - Everybody Bawling The Stingers - Give Me Power Prince Buster - Holly Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel The Ethiopians - Everything Crash Roy Shirley - Dance Reggae Eric Donaldson - Cherry Oh Baby Burning Spear - This Population The Abyssinians - Poor Jason Whyte

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-7-27-25/Jah%20Works%20Radio%207-27-25.mp3 Greetings, family!  We have a very exciting show this week, featuring some seriously healing tones along with an extended interview with Jamaican Myal Priest, Alex Moore-Minott.  Leading up to the interview (and throughout the show) heartical tones are heard from artists like Earl “Chinna” Smith, Haile Israel, Midnite, Prezident Brown, Proteje, Lila Ike’, Luciano, […]

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-6-24-25/Jah%20Works%20Radio%206-24-25.mp3 Going in deep this week with classic and modern artists like Third World, Cedric Brooks and The Light of Saba, Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Dennis Brown, Wayne Wade, The Comforters, Gappy Ranks, Jah Lil, Imeru Tafari and Haile Celestial, Perfect Giddimani, Garnett Silk, Richie Stephens, Culture, Jah Lion, Linton […]

Lecture 6 Part 2LECTURE OUTLINE: Reimagining the Caribbean — History, Identity & Invention1. Defining Key Terms & Unsettling MythsWhat is the Caribbean?What it is not:Not simply “a group of islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea.”That colonial compass would erase Belize, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.The Caribbean is not just geography — it's history, identity, and ideology.A Construct, An Invention:Ian Meeks and Norman Girvan argue the Caribbean is an invention, molded by the European gaze since 1492.The so-called “discovery” was really colonial construction — cultural erasure dressed as exploration.The Socio-Political Caribbean:Social scientists ask: In whose interest is society designed?Whose narrative dominates?Often, the Caribbean's story has been told through the lens of its colonizers — not its people.Economic Caribbean – A Dependent Capitalist Model:According to Neoliberalism (2021) and the "Washington Consensus", Caribbean economies were shaped to serve external interests.Ramesh Ramsaran: Structural Adjustment transferred power from local to global hands — a feature of life in the Global South.These are the legacies of debt, austerity, and manufactured dependency.Global South vs Global North:New language, same old hierarchies.The “Global South” replaces “Third World” — a more palatable term, but still denotes marginalization.2. A People in Paradox: Race, Identity & AgencyThe Problem of the Caribbean is the Problem of the Black and Brown PositionWherever Black or Brown bodies are found — so too is systemic exclusion.Not due to essence, but to constructed inferiority.Colonization as Psychological Violence:Fanon: Colonization turns man against himself.Du Bois: The Black soul peers through a veil, always asking: “Am I enough?”Morrison: We are told to strive toward whiteness — only to find we can never truly arrive.Depersonalization & Loss of Agency:Colonialism stripped humanity. The enslaved weren't just shackled in body — but in being.This leads to malady: acting against our own interests.Afrocentricity vs Eurocentricity:Afrocentricity: a way of seeing.Eurocentricity: the only way of seeing.The former offers liberation. The latter demands assimilation.Diaspora Realities:Caribbean immigrants are often seen as threats cloaked in exoticism — "two sharp teeth," as you wrote.Their potential is feared, their labor exploited.Kenneth Clark's “Dark Ghettoes”:Ghettoes aren't just places — they are conditions.Whether in Philly or Kingston, Harlem or Port of Spain, these spaces reflect economic colonization.Externally: Poor housing, crime, disease.Internally: Apathy, self-loathing, compensatory bravado.3. Postcolonialism – Not the End, But the EchoPostcolonial ≠ Post-ColonizationFanon in Black Skin, White Masks: Black and White locked in a tragic performance — each role scripted by Empire.In Wretched of the Earth: Freedom is radical; it requires rupture, not reform.The Paradox of Independence:Haiti and Cuba led revolutions — and were punished for their audacity.Independence does not equal inclusion.4. Center vs Periphery — Who Gets to Speak?Homi Bhabha's Lens:The center is the mainstream — the dominant culture, the "norm."The periphery is where African spirituality, literature, and lifeways have been cast.In the Caribbean, this leads to self-scorn: bleaching skin, abandoning roots, ridiculing Revivalists or Rastafari.5. Supplementary Content for Today's SessionReading & Discussion: CLR James – The Black JacobinsCLR James (a Trini) told the story of Haitian revolutionaries, but through a European framework.His education gave him tools, but not always the right lens.We question: Was this truly “history from below?”By Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Professor of Caribbean Thought at Jamaica Theological Seminary, Author of NeoliberalismSubscribe https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit us: https://theneoliberal.com https://renaldocmckenzie.com

What is the Caribbean?What it is not:Not simply “a group of islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea.”That colonial compass would erase Belize, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.The Caribbean is not just geography — it's history, identity, and ideology.A Construct, An Invention:Ian Meeks and Norman Girvan argue the Caribbean is an invention, molded by the European gaze since 1492.The so-called “discovery” was really colonial construction — cultural erasure dressed as exploration.The Socio-Political Caribbean:Social scientists ask: In whose interest is society designed?Whose narrative dominates?Often, the Caribbean's story has been told through the lens of its colonizers — not its people.Economic Caribbean – A Dependent Capitalist Model:According to Neoliberalism (2021) and the "Washington Consensus", Caribbean economies were shaped to serve external interests.Ramesh Ramsaran: Structural Adjustment transferred power from local to global hands — a feature of life in the Global South.These are the legacies of debt, austerity, and manufactured dependency.Global South vs Global North:New language, same old hierarchies.The “Global South” replaces “Third World” — a more palatable term, but still denotes marginalization.The Problem of the Caribbean is the Problem of the Black and Brown PositionWherever Black or Brown bodies are found — so too is systemic exclusion.Not due to essence, but to constructed inferiority.Colonization as Psychological Violence:Fanon: Colonization turns man against himself.Du Bois: The Black soul peers through a veil, always asking: “Am I enough?”Morrison: We are told to strive toward whiteness — only to find we can never truly arrive.Depersonalization & Loss of Agency:Colonialism stripped humanity. The enslaved weren't just shackled in body — but in being.This leads to malady: acting against our own interests.Afrocentricity vs Eurocentricity:Afrocentricity: a way of seeing.Eurocentricity: the only way of seeing.The former offers liberation. The latter demands assimilation.Diaspora Realities:Caribbean immigrants are often seen as threats cloaked in exoticism — "two sharp teeth," as you wrote.Their potential is feared, their labor exploited.Kenneth Clark's “Dark Ghettoes”:Ghettoes aren't just places — they are conditions.Whether in Philly or Kingston, Harlem or Port of Spain, these spaces reflect economic colonization.Externally: Poor housing, crime, disease.Internally: Apathy, self-loathing, compensatory bravado.Postcolonial ≠ Post-ColonizationFanon in Black Skin, White Masks: Black and White locked in a tragic performance — each role scripted by Empire.In Wretched of the Earth: Freedom is radical; it requires rupture, not reform.The Paradox of Independence:Haiti and Cuba led revolutions — and were punished for their audacity.Independence does not equal inclusion.Homi Bhabha's Lens:The center is the mainstream — the dominant culture, the "norm."The periphery is where African spirituality, literature, and lifeways have been cast.In the Caribbean, this leads to self-scorn: bleaching skin, abandoning roots, ridiculing Revivalists or Rastafari.Advocating a position of pre-colonial victory and agency.Reframes the narrative of discovery with African presence before 1492.CLR James (a Trini) told the story of Haitian revolutionaries, but through a European framework.His education gave him tools, but not always the right lens.We question: Was this truly “history from below?”We must not be content with being “included” in someone else's story.We must write our own — in our tongues, through our eyes, from our depths.As Toni Morrison said: “Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.”Let us reclaim that power. End or Part 1.Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is Professor of Caribbean Thought and Author of Neoliberalism. Visit us at The Neoliberal Corporationhttps://theneoliberal.com

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-5-28-2025/Jah%20Works%20Radio%205-28-2025.mp3 Greetings in love and light, family!  This week we go deep into the realm of the roots – both new and classic – with artists like the Zion I Kings, Earl Sixteen, Prezident Brown, Culture, Bunny Wailer, Delroy Williams, Cornell Campbell, Maxi Priest, Ras Dave, Q’Shan Deya, YG Marley, Tali Roots, Kenya Eugene, Imeru […]

Dans la libre antenne, Malik Boulibaï, spécialiste reggae, revient sur l'indignation du mouvement rastafari au Nigeria. Ils condamne les propos de Mohammed Umar Bago, gouverneur de l'État du Niger, à l'ouest du Nigeria, qui appelle à l'arrestation et au rasage des dreadlocks portées par les citoyens de l'État. Guiza Grâce Emmanuella Damour, organisatrice de l'évènement Focus créatif, parle de la 3ème édition aura lieu à Abidjan le 24 mai. Et Aya Robert, influenceuse et organisatrice des mini-concerts live sur TikTok, présente la 3ème édition qui aura lieu le 24 mai avec Koffi Olomidé. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons : Neg Lyrical - Tôt ou tardKoffi Olomidé - Loi hippodromeStomy Bugsy - Mon papa à moi est un gangsterBob Marley and the Wailers - Rastaman live upAïcha Koné feat Gadji Celi - Ben KadiGarcin L'agaçant X Zodiak - C'est codéRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-05-09-2025/Jah%20Works%20Radio%2005-09-2025.mp3 This week we set up for a strictly vinyl selections session and go in deep into the roots with artists like Wayne Jarrett, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Willie Williams, Don Carlos, Triston Palmer, Lacksley Castell, Scientist, Judah Eskender Tafari, Norrisman, Cocoa Tea, Glen Washington, Garnett Silk, Lukie D, Sanchez, Christopher Martin, Lutan Fyah and […]

In this soul-stirring episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad Lea sits down with Rohan Marley—entrepreneur, activist, former University of Miami linebacker, and son of the legendary Bob Marley.   But Rohan isn't riding on his father's name—he's building a global empire rooted in purpose, legacy, and soulful entrepreneurship. From starting Marley Coffee out of his own backyard in Jamaica to launching cannabis brand Lion Order, Rohan shares how his tough upbringing, Rastafari values, and relentless hustle shaped him into the man he is today. You'll hear powerful stories about honoring his father's legacy, creating sustainable businesses, and turning passion into generational impact. Whether he's talking about farming, coffee, or living with intention, Rohan drops timeless wisdom every entrepreneur needs to hear.   Connect with Rohan Try Marley Coffee: https://marleycoffee.com I nstagram: @RohanMarley

http://archive.org/download/jah-works-radio-4-17-2025/Jah%20Works%20Radio%204-17-2025.mp3 We start this week’s show with a tribute to the late, GREAT Max Romeo, may he Rise in Power!  Later in the show we are joined by up and coming Chilean Reggae artist, Tali Roots, for a live interview and reasoning.  Vibez are definitely on high this week as we’re joined briefly by a […]

From impoverished roots on an island struggling to leave behind its colonial past, Bob Marley emerged; creating music that spoke with a universality, and which was beloved by people all over the world. His love of music was the backbone of his life, and his commitment to the Rastafari faith shone a spotlight on its ideals. But how did Bob Marley go from Kingston's most impoverished area, to becoming a global star? Why was his life so tragically cut short? And why does his music still inspire young musicians and activists today? This is a short history of Bob Marley. Written by Kate Harrison. With thanks to Richie Unterberger, a music journalist and author of Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Ultimate Illustrated History.  Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noisier.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poet and writer Safiya Sinclair grew up in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica where women were subservient. When she cut her dreadlocks at age 19, she became "a ghost" to her father. Her memoir, How to Say Babylon, is out in paperback.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy