Where have all the Rasta's gone?

urbanorder · (#1 (**permalink**))

When I was growing up there seemed to be Rasta's everywhere now alot of Rasta's seem to be cutting of their dreadlocks could this be due to negative sterotypes?. I find when I speak to Rasta's they have vast amountsknowledge and I always feel enlightened after a conversation (often speaking in parables "if a man....."). Is British society forcing rasta's to shed their identity in order to "fit in"?

That would be a shame because I consider Rastafarians to be the "wise men" of the Carribean who continue their teachings in the UK teaching black history, traditions and herbal medicines from Africaand love and unity amongst each other.

Abissinia · (#2 (**permalink**))

Actually i see more Rastas now than ever.... in fact i seen one this afternoondragginghis Japanese kids behind him

and there are a few who live in the same neighbourhood as me.

yogi · (#3 (**permalink**))

Abissinia wrote:

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Actually i see more Rastas now than ever.... in fact i seen one this afternoondragginghis Japanese kids behind him

and there are a few who live in the same neighbourhood as me.

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Abissinia, girl did you say Japanese? WTF?

Now this is oneI have got to see.

Afroboo · (#4 (**permalink**))

I have seen many people wearing locsand seen many who I assume are rastas.

I guess it depends on which area's in the UK that you go to

Abissinia · (#5 (**permalink**))

yogi wrote:

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Abissinia, girl did you say Japanese? WTF?

Now this is oneI have got to see.

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Sorry i was being sarcastic. I can't say more without going into IR... let's just say the kids were definitely half his but resembled more of his other half

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liberiangirl · (#6 (**permalink**))

a bit offtopic.gifbutI have to say thatI utterly depise the fact that alot of american rappers(mainly southern)have jacked the style of dredlocks and made it their own. This coupled with gold teeth and baggy clothes isdisgustingly tacky. When i think dreadlock I used to think words like"wisdom", "sophistication", and "soul"but now I since they have just become another style i suppose I am going to have to change my conceptions.

Kunjufu · (#7 (**permalink**))

Abissinia wrote:

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yogi wrote:

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Abissinia, girl did you say Japanese? WTF?

Now this is oneI have got to see.

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Sorry i was being sarcastic. I can't say more without going into IR... let's just say the kids were definitely half his but resembled more of his other half

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Abbissinia: you dun took the words right outta my mout'.....

Peacemaker · (#8 (**permalink**))

I nearly said the same thing.

Le Moor · (#9 (**permalink**))

liberiangirl wrote:

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a bit offtopic.gifbutI have to say thatI utterly depise the fact that alot of american rappers(mainly southern)have jacked the style of dredlocks and made it their own. This coupled with gold teeth and baggy clothes isdisgustingly tacky. When i think dreadlock I used to think words like"wisdom", "sophistication", and "soul"but now I since they have just become another style i suppose I am going to have to change my conceptions.

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Locks dont maketh the Rasta just as the carrying the Bible doesnt maketh the devout Christian.

Nothing wrong with wearing locs and not being rasta imo. Only something wrong with saying you're aRasta and living like a Jancrow.

Maat · (#10 (**permalink**))

urbanchaos wrote:

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When I was growing up there seemed to be Rasta's everywhere now alot of Rasta's seem to be cutting of their dreadlocks could this be due to negative sterotypes?. I find when I speak to Rasta's they have vast amountsknowledge and I always feel enlightened after a conversation (often speaking in parables "if a man....."). Is British society forcing rasta's to shed their identity in order to "fit in"?

That would be a shame because I consider Rastafarians to be the "wise men" of the Carribean who continue their teachings in the UK teaching black history, traditions and herbal medicines from Africaand love and unity amongst each other.

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Hey urbanchaos,

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I can't say I've seen less Rasta's than usual and have to agree that it's hard to tell who is and isn't these days. I found it hard to accept that such consciousness would result in mixed relationships

but apparently there are a certain set of Rasta's who are "liberal" that way...can't recall which ones though.

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I think there may be something in what you say about shedding of identity for somereason andthe negative stereoptypes. I did wonder on a commercial level if there is some pressure for us not to even appear conscious. I'm suspicous as to why Buster and India have gotten rid of theirs. Who will be next???

liberiangirl · (#11 (**permalink**))

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liberiangirl wrote:

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a bit offtopic.gifbutI have to say thatI utterly depise the fact that alot of american rappers(mainly southern)have jacked the style of dredlocks and made it their own. This coupled with gold teeth and baggy clothes isdisgustingly tacky. When i think dreadlock I used to think words like"wisdom", "sophistication", and "soul"but now I since they have just become another style i suppose I am going to have to change my conceptions.

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Le Moor wrote:
Locks dont maketh the Rasta just as the carrying the Bible doesnt maketh the devout Christian.

Nothing wrong with wearing locs and not being rasta imo. Only something wrong with saying you're aRasta and living like a Jancrow.

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Well thats your opinion. My opinion is that dredlocks are meant to symbolize something and shouldnt be demeaned to simply and "style" or a "trend". Those who wear dreds should understand the implications behind them.

King Capo · (#12 (**permalink**))

liberiangirl wrote:

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liberiangirl wrote:

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a bit offtopic.gifbutI have to say thatI utterly depise the fact that alot of american rappers(mainly southern)have jacked the style of dredlocks and made it their own. This coupled with gold teeth and baggy clothes isdisgustingly tacky. When i think dreadlock I used to think words like"wisdom", "sophistication", and "soul"but now I since they have just become another style i suppose I am going to have to change my conceptions.

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Le Moor wrote:
Locks dont maketh the Rasta just as the carrying the Bible doesnt maketh the devout Christian.

Nothing wrong with wearing locs and not being rasta imo. Only something wrong with saying you're aRasta and living like a Jancrow.

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Well thats your opinion. My opinion is that dredlocks are meant to symbolize something and shouldnt be demeaned to simply and "style" or a "trend". Those who wear dreds should understand the implications behind them.

Men aren't suppose to cut their hair according to biblical laws, facial or the hair on their heads. Are you suggesting the Ashkenaz jews should also cut their curly locs?