The Rastafarians was a
California-based
reggae group founded by
Jamaican natives Ras Binghi, Big Dread, Michael Ashley aka
Haile Maskel (bass and lead vocals), Patrick Houchen aka
Shaka (drums and lead vocals) and Californian
Herb Daly (guitar) in
Santa Cruz,
California in 1980. Other members included
Constantine "Vision" Walker who had previously worked with both
Bob Marley and
Rita Marley and noted MC
Tony "Moses" Wright
Tony may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters
* Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer
* Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby leagu ...
, who performed and toured with
Spearhead. Some members of the band had also worked with
Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus. The ensemble released the critically acclaimed
album ''"Orthodox"'' in 1981.
An artifact no roots reggae enthusiast should be without.
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References
Track listing for ''Orthodox''
#"Seek H.I.M.#"
#"Hold On Jah Jah Children#"
#"This Yah Musik#"
#"Orthodox#"
#"Occupation#"
#"A Love We Deal Wit#"
#"Roll Call#"
#"Jah's Greatest Blessing#"
#"Words of Wisdom#"
#"Rasta Theme"
American Rastafarians
Performers of Rastafarian music
American reggae musical groups
Reggae genres
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