#boboshanti

[seekandsekkle]

January 7th Ethiopian Christmas Celebration. Nyabinghi Drumming. Empress and King. Melkam Gena #ethiopia #boboshanti

[islandnaturals]

@spiceofficial could NEVER earn the privilege to touch ANY turban. She’s not the black woman that @therealsizzlakalonji wrote many songs about and none of you should try to emulate her for any reason #respecttheturban #rastafari #boboshanti #sizzla #blackpride #blackbeauty (at Jamaica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWlzoWOFF_t/?utm_medium=tumblr

[pnutbutter72]

I’m glad she explained this thoroughly for me!!! This is why out locs are feared because a dreadlock sister or brother are establishing fear in these systemically racist structures! Goodnight 😴💤😘🌙 Thanks SisterQueen!! Posted @withrepost • @empressak #AKFACTS. I cringe when folks say: “LOCS NOT DREADS”— or folks put a picture of a white girl with matted hair under the term “dreads”. Then they say that “white folks coined dreadlocks because they thought our hair was dreadful”. Sounds great, but facts are facts and it has no place for opinions/feelings. If you want to continue calling it locks and still despise the term “dread” (b/c it’s already engrained in your mind & you look at things through European lens)—that’s fine, but let’s not spread misinformation on the internet or give “them” credit for a philosophy they didn’t CREATE The correct terms are #locs OR #dreadlocks. It’s a #Lifestyle x #Mentality x Act of defiance against the system : physically or INTELLECTUALLY — #reclaimingOurNarratives #freeformlocs #maumaurebellion #Kenya #RastaFari #RootsReggae #Boboshanti #Nyabinghi #BuffaloSolider. (at Elmwood, Buffalo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JLt_hnRH8/?igshid=72q0r03om3iu

[rastafarimovement1love]

SHABBAT SHALOM! #boboshanti https://www.instagram.com/p/B304LBPjeax/?igshid=97pjmxcuahg4

[islandpeeps]

Happy EarthStrong Sizzla Kalonji!!! Jamaican born Reggae/Dancehall artist!!! Today we celebrate you!!! @sizzlakalonjimuzik @sizzla876 . . . #Sizzla #Kalonji #islandpeeps #islandpeepsbirthdays #rasta #boboshanti #judgementyard #jahrastafari #haileselassie (at Judgement Yard (August Town)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwW9F4Vlgc2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4m4u86z1t6zy

[rasmajesty]

#Repost @khalilahroseofficial ・・・ Come out this Sunday, 9th of August, outside Jamaica Consulate in NYC for a protest/rally against the insane legislation against yewts wearing locs to school.Free up Di Locs....Free up di People....Free up Rastafari...It's Time for Jamaica to truly Emancipate from Colonialist Indoctrination and Oppression... Please Share ... #jamaica #jamaicanculture #jamaicajamaica #jamaicalife #protest #Freedom #rastafari #nyahbinghi #boboshanti #orthodox #rally #nycrootscollective #nycprotest #nycprotests (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjI8VqB6zv/?igshid=1jiqrnban999h

[0akulture]

Sizzla Kalonji

Last Saturday night at the UC Theater, Sizzla Kalonji reigned supreme. With the US democracy continuing to crumble under the weight of Trumpski–a soap opera replete with tabloid-worthy state visits, kangaroo-court government hearings,  flip-flops on election-hacking, and general unrest seemingly everywhere, there couldn’t have been a better time for the fiery roots dancehall artist to make a Bay Area appearance.

Babylon, or at least the present-day version of it, appeared to be (finally) falling. Amidst the chaos of an unstable and uncertain future, Sizzla presented himself as a diplomatic spokesman for the ghetto youth platform and everyone down with it.  It wasn’t hard to catch a contact high from all the spliffs raised in tribute to the music–and the message.

Sizzla’s kinetic live show is not for the faint of heart or slow of foot. For 90 minutes, he let of contagious, infectious flurries of energy, punctuating vocals which were at times sung, screamed, delivered in rapid-fire multi-syllabic bursts. His lyrical gymnastics were accentuated with wild gyrations and raised-fist poses. Performing a mix of deep catalog cuts— among them,  “Azanido,” “Show Us the Way,”“Be Strong,” “Like Mountains,” “Praise Ye Jah” and ”Dem A Wonder”—along with less-celebrated (but no less intense) cuts (and a cover of The Wailers'”Rastaman Chant”),  Sizzla left no doubt as to why he’s remained at the top of the dancehall bunch for more than 20 years.

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The seemingly-ageless Boboshanti dread emerged dressed nattily in a suit jacket, button-down shirt, and signature turban — looking every bit a dignified yardie. His pace was relentless, and bereft of any sense he was biding for time at any point during the show.  At times jumping into the air, at others cocking his turban to the side as if receiving a personal message from the Almighty Jah, Sizzla seemed like an artist who was very much still in his prime.

At an age when many of his peers from the late 90s and early 2000s have hung up their microphones or slowed down their artistic output, Sizzla has remained both prolific and relevant. Recent singles include a blazing, roots-revivalist  duet with singer Jr. Kelly, “All I See Is War,” and a capable excursion on a JonFX-produced trap beat, “My Girl.” Although Sizzla hasn’t appeared on as many remixes as, say, Junior Reid or Bounty Killer, his ability to genre-stretch speaks to both his versatility and longevity.

The UC Theater show, though, was all roots-dancehall, and there was absolutely no cause for complaint from the crowd. The backing band, equally-steeped in reggae aesthetics, made nary a misstep, filling the large hall with the slightly off-kilter rriddims, contrasting melodic guitar runs with pulsating drum-and-bass intersections. Sizzla was preceded by warm-up artists Marlon Asher, Orlando Octave, Meleku Izac King, Zyanigh, and DJs Green B and Young Fyah. Following the lion’s share of the headline set, A gaggle of guest vocalists–including–Oakland emcee Ras Ceylon, who has a current single, “Gunz R Killing Dem,”  with Kalonji– took the stage for the final legs of the show, before Sizzla returned to seal the deal. The crowd was mostly well-satisfied, but seemed like they could have gone for a few encores. The playfulness of the show was evident. Yet it was also apparent Sizzla is d(r)ead serious about being a flagbearer for a rebel culture, a de facto leader of a resistance movement which relies on joyful noise, not drone strikes.

SPECIAL THANKS TO VIDEOGRAPHER JENNY CHU ALL PHOTOS ©2018 ERIC K. ARNOLD/OAKULTURE.COM

EXCLUSIVE: Sizzla Burns As Babylon Turns (PHOTOSET/REVIEW) Last Saturday night at the UC Theater, Sizzla Kalonji reigned supreme. With the US democracy continuing to crumble under the weight of Trumpski--a soap opera replete with tabloid-worthy state visits, kangaroo-court government hearings,  flip-flops on election-hacking, and general unrest seemingly everywhere, there couldn’t have been a better time for the fiery roots dancehall artist to make a Bay Area appearance.

[jahblemmuzik]

Mutabaruka Interview on Bobo Hill Compound Burned October-2017 by Jah Blem Muzik on #SoundCloud

[arrowseventific]

Jah 7ove. Hai7 I brother Cello Dan. I grew up in a Christian home with a lot of love but on seeking Ras Tafari things became difficult. This is where this I's fami7y became I second home. 7arge up Aunty Fern for treating I just as her own son. 7arge up I big brother@jahmarro for always praying with I and taking time to teach and indoctrinate I. It brought me true Salvation. 7arge up Cello Dan for always carrying I to Bobo Hill for Sabbath and getting I started with chanting. 7arge up I lil brother @fl8luiciano for always keeping I posted on the latest football skills and garments too ...lol. 7ife is short. I and I don't know what tomorrow brings so as I ran into I bro and before I forget...7arge up the Gonejahlist (Gonzales) fami7y everytime. Y'all lives are very impactful. Nuff 7ove and thanks for Iverything. #jahlove #brothersfromanothermother #rastafari #boboshanti #nyabinghi

[wadadahii]

Its one perfect love anytime I sight mi bredda @bobojulius •|• I first meet this bredren in #Jamaica then me buck him up ah #TorontoCanada at @rastafest_toronto •|• Good bredda this, support him anytime you see him! •|• This is a perfect example of it no matter if ah #BoboShanti #TwelveTribes #Nyabinghi #Orthodox or #Independent I looking to link with the whole #Rastafari family! •|• #Unity is a #good #Community •|• #RastafariFamily #RastaFestToronto #Links #Crafts #Bredren #Wadadahii #BoboJulius #OneLove #ZionChildren #Kushites

[geenajinevanac]

"Too Nyammy nyammy" by dancehall Legend @hottarock from @capletonmusic s David House Crew St Mary Jamaica NOW available on all digital platforms. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #newmusic @bfuegoent #itunes #spotify #tidal #amazon @ligteningentertaiment. For bookings and info lightninginc1@aol.com 💚💛❤️👑🐆 🌎🌍🌏🇪🇹 #globetrotter #island #tropicalhouse #capleton #beanieman #bountykilla #dancehall #edmlife #dj #jamaica🇯🇲 #caribbean #tomorrowland #ultramusicfestival #sizzlakalonji #beach #kygo #reggaemusic #summer #soka #music #rastafari #boboshanti #Bujubanton #beats #bujureturns https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWd4FFh9gB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lmtx5mz7sxwe

[rudeboiselectah619]

💚💛❤️Haile Selassie I In “Royal Garment” • On November 2nd 1930 Ras Tafari was crowned “His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Sellassie I of Ethiopia as King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and the Conquering Lion of Judah; defender of the Faith”. He is the 225th descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the last to sit upon the Throne of David, God Head, and the Ancient of Days All Hail JAH Rastafari, Selassie I, Negus Negast... Great Legendary Band called 🔥”The Revolutionaries” 🔥 Chunes are actually dubs and are untitled. Hope all massive and Dominations are Enjoying Jah Sun and Weekend vibes.... Blessed Love 🎼💚💛❤️🎼 #coronation #Crownprince #tafarimakonnenwoldemikael #november2nd #Blessedearthborn #restinpower #menofvalor #haileselassie #negusanagast #kingofkings #Father #leader #African #hisimperialmajesty #KingAlpha #Rastafari #divinelineage #emperormenelik #solomonicdynasty #addisababa #ethiopia #Africa #empress #boboshanti #nyahbinghiorder #12tribes #rudeboiselectah #SANDIEGOROOTS (at Chula Vista, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YGLi6FYCY/?igshid=u7ocukug06m4

[funnygifslol]

#ntvjamrock tonight ni MOAB (mother of all boboshanti)

#ntvjamrock tonight ni MOAB (mother of all boboshanti)

— Erick Jongo (@ErickJongo) May 13, 2017

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ErickJongo May 13, 2017 at 11:06PM

[butterybriefcat-blog]

#kingshango #whoIam #capleton #boboshanti

[wadadahii]

Blessed rising 🌅🌅🌅 •|• I rise today looking onward to a future of vast potential •|• With every sunrise I see I know there is a opportunity given to me by the creator to do... •|• Every inhale & exhale lets me know that there is vast power in the #now... •|• Give thanks for life, health & strength! We got #Jah works to do •|• www.wadadahii.com •|• #Wadadahii #BlackSabbathSound #DOVEMuzik #Rastafari #Livity #Life #blackstar #BlackStarLiner #BoboShanti #Nyahbinghi #TwelveTribes #Tewahido #EthiopianHebrew #ChicagoReggae #RastaYouth

[islandpeeps]

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Happy EarthStrong Sizzla Kalonji!!! Jamaican born Reggae/Dancehall artist!!! Today we celebrate you!!! @sizzlakalonjimuzik @sizzla876 @themeleku . . . #Sizzla #Kalonji #islandpeepsbirthdays #rasta #boboshanti #judgementyard #jahrastafari #haileselassie