Rastafari Anthems From The Roots Era

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First analysis of the influence of Rastafari on reggae.Includes titles currently unreleased on CD.Discover some of the greatest hits of the roots era.In the early 1970s, Rastafari culture began to significantly influence Jamaican artistic circles. This influence was particularly visible in the music industry, as evidenced by the impressive number of recordings released during the rest of the decade, conveying the message of Rastafari.During this period, almost all renowned Jamaican artists were drawn to the movement, and it is estimated that over 1,000 Rastafari-themed titles were published between 1974 and the end of the decade.But by the late 1970s, the era of conscious reggae came to an end with the arrival of dancehall and the emergence of a new generation of young musicians whose recordings addressed far less spiritual themes.This captivating 2-CD set, featuring 46 of the most popular and important recordings from the golden age of roots reggae, offers not only the first serious analysis of Rastafari's influence on Jamaican music, but also the chance to savor some of the finest reggae music ever produced.