Rastafari, Reggae, and Resistance by Katrina Lacey Hemispheric Institute; Lacey, Katrina journal, revista student work, trabajo de estudiantes, trabalho de estudantes Americas, Américas, Américas Central America, Centroamérica North America, Norteamérica ENG: Jamaica is known for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and endless days of sun. But perhaps more notably the island is known for its reggae music, which has made Jamaican culture an internationally recognized and marketable product. However, despite its mainstream viability and entertainment value, reggae music originated as a deeply political form of protest and contestation against the colonial and imperialist forces operative in the social context of Jamaican life. Musical ambassadors like The Mighty Diamonds, the Abyssinians, Judy Mowatt, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Rita Marley, and Marcia Griffiths, along with many others, can be credited with bringing reggae music to the world stage and giving it international recognition. Hemispheric Institute for Performance and Politics, New York University 2005-05-01 DCMI: Text Hemi: Text text/html http://hemi.es.itsnyu.edu/journal/2_1/lacey.html eng http://hemi.nyu.edu/rights.html public