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Beyond Belief: Rastafari

18/02/2013

Rastafari

BBC Radio 4 - Beyond Belief, Rastafari

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the beliefs and practices of Rastafari.

Ernie Rea discuss the beliefs and practices of Rastafari with his guests Tony Tafari of the Rastafari Council of Britain, Dr Ellis Cashmore and lecturer Marzia Coltri.

To most people the word Rastafarian conjures up images of dreadlocks, the smoking of ganja, and Bob Marley. But Rastafari, as it's more correctly known, is a movement with a complex belief system. It has its origins in Jamaican society in the early 20th century, when black people rose up in protest at oppressive systems imposed by white rulers. But is it just a passing phenomenon? Has it continuing relevance in a fairer, more open society? How does it need to evolve?
Joining Ernie to discuss Rastafari are Tony Tafari, who is a member of the Rastafari Council of Britain; Dr Ellis Cashmore, Professor of Culture, Media and Sport at Staffordshire University; and Marzia Coltri, visiting Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton.

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