Reincarnated

In this documentary, Snoop Lion goes to Jamaica to cut a reggae album and reinvent himself – and smoke the ganja, too.

"...he records a reggae album and immerses himself in Rastafarian culture...."

March 15, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shark Tale

Animated Shark Tale lacks bite.

"...characters, including Ziggy Marley and Doug E. Doug as Rastafarian fish Ernie and Bernie, a running gag on Michael..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Time Will Tell

"...grouping song titles under aspects of Marley's personal and Rastafarian beliefs,“War,” “Would You Be Love,” “Revolution,” for example. The..."

Sept. 11, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Fate of the Furious

The car thieves are back to save the world

"...and new recruit Charlize Theron improbably makes white lady Rastafarian braids work for her as an ice-cold cyberterrorist. As..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Marley

Stir it Up: Finally, there's an authoritative film biography of Bob Marley.

"...the spirituality of the music that transcends its devotionally Rastafarian roots. It’s not that these things can’t be gleaned..."

April 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Feds Uphold Holy Weed

"...Bennie Tores Guerrero (aka Ras Iyah Ben Makahna), a Rastafarian for nearly 20 years, was arrested at the Guam..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Battlefield Earth

"...race of interstellar scuzzballs given to oversized footwear and Rastafarian hair weaves. The Earth contingent, headed by Travolta's sneering..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Caught Up

"...activities in rented limousines, a lisping L.A. freak, Uzi-toting Rastafarian avengers, and -- in what has got to be..."

March 6, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Skatalites, the micro amphitheatre moves ’n’ grooves local idren (Rastafarian for “peer”) since 1991. A decade early, the Toasters..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?

The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town

"...life since he can remember. "My dad is a Rastafarian and my mom is also Jamaican, and sea moss..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...remains the landmark, a crate-digging classic of Afro-Cuban grooves, Rastafarian tranquility, and deep jazz-psych fusion that casts an unmistakable..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Jamaica Dancehall Legend General Smiley on Pioneering the Art Form and Settling in Central Texas

Austin Reggae Fest standout might as well call Austin home

"...the shelves and a picture of Ethiopian emperor and Rastafarian messiah Haile Selassie I hangs above the cafe counter...."

April 19, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your game plan for the next three days

"...after experiencing the exploitation in that industry. Returning to Rastafarian principles, her 2008 solo bow The Strong One preached..."

June 23, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

SXSW Tuesday Showcase Picks

"...for its Spotify-charting single, "Set on Fire." Ethiopian-American and Rastafarian rapper Ras Nebyu refuses to be boxed in by..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

ACL Music Fest 2014 Friday Interviews – Second Weekend

2:15pm, Honda stage

"...AC: Do you subscribe to the Rastafarian religion?..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Reggae Fest’s Easter Sunday

Everton Blender closes down displaced event

"...Between each tune, Blender chanted Rastafarian prayers, the content of which was difficult to discern..."

April 21, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

April in Austin (Part 2)

Austin is still buzzing with events for this Spring.

"...lovers from across the world while listening to live Rastafarian music—including headliners Lance Herbstrong and the Wailers—and also enjoy..."

April 10, 2013 Events Post by Alayna Alvarez

Page Two: A Small Hurricane of Emotions

Jonathan Demme's Bob Marley Stay With the Rhythm pushes beyond the boundaries of the screen

"...used to tell of reggae, Bob Marley, the Wailers, Rastafarians, Jamaica, the island's people and politics, but that is..."

July 17, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Ikiru

Japrocksampler

"...has coined the genre "death dub," combining elements of Rastafarian rebel music with the ghostly trance of Burial...."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Culture; The Abyssinians

Gift Guide

"...Jamaican music was experiencing its own creative explosion of Rastafarian-fueled songs of social consciousness propelled by an innovative, militant..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

J.L. Aronson on 'Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)'

On Danielson: A Family Movie (or, Make a Joyful Noise Here)

"...follows, there's zero hesitation before he answers. "I'm a Rastafarian," he confides, and then, "No, I'm not. Just kidding...."

Dec. 15, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Accessing Mental Illness

The Texas Documentary Tour: Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples' 'West 47th Street'

"...first vacation of his life; Fitzroy Frederick, a homeless Rastafarian schizophrenic who alternates between periods of lucidity and irrational..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Postmarks

Expanding on neighborhood expansion, taking C. Robison to task, and much more.

"...singled out. The drummers were beating their little faux Rastafarian heads off. They were banging on plastic water bottles..."

July 13, 2001 Column

Cultural Cross Pollination

A Cash Crop of Reggae Reissues

"...The best of these collaborations draw heavily from the Rastafarian consciousness that greatly inspired the reggae community during this..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Roadkill

"...Hard to believe, my brethren, that a non-Rastafarian has made what is perhaps the best reggae album..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Texas Records

"..."Rastaman Alien," an eye-opening slap at the pretenders in Rastafarian culture who use a dreaded disguise to prey on..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Review

Caught 'em in Autumn

Earthpig & Fire

"...one-drop percussion and heartbeat bass of roots (and often Rastafarian) reggae. "We call ourselves `ragga' because we have a..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature