RELIGIONS
RASTAFARI
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Question
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they are loud
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they have a vibe
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they are from Africa
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -This type of music was sung by African slaves to keep their spirits up whilst working. As the slaves had no religion and the Rastafarians had no music, it seemed natural for the Rastafarians to adopt Burru music, while welcoming slaves as new converts into their religion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Drums from Cameroon and other African countries accompanied slaves on their terrifying journey. Once in the New World, African slaves kept their heritage alive through drumming. The drums symbolized the freedom they had lost and their struggle to regain it.
Detailed explanation-3: -The head of the bass drum is made from ram skin. The diameter of the bass drum varies from 22” to 36 inches. According to Count Ossie the skin of the ram is used because rams are less vociferous that ewe and its bleats is of a low tone.