This shareable PDF can be hosted on any platform or network and is fully compliant with publisher copyright. The In uence of the Bobo Shanti Mansion of Rastafari on Reggae Artistes Martin A.M. Gansinger Caribbean Quarterly, July 2019, Taylor & Francis DOI: 10.1080/00086495.2019.1640944 The In uence of the Bobo Shanti Mansion of Rastafari on Reggae Artistes Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash What is it about? This paper discusses the in uence and transformation of the Bobo Shanti Rasta Mansion in Jamaican popular music. While a liates of the strict denomination of the Rastafarian faith got labeled as militant radicals by more moderate Rasta branches and mainstream artists alike in the 1990s, a new generation of artistes has carefully deconstructed the Bobo identity, using portions to underline cultural authenticity. The transformative nature of this process is demonstrated in the form of a descriptive historical discussion and representative samples of lyrical content. Why is it important? In accordance with Bobo Shanti High Priest and in uential Reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji being honoured by a National Award at the 2019 Grand Gala, the article underlines the signi cant in uence of the Bobo Shanti Rasta Mansion on the cultural and religious interpretation of Rastafari in the new millenium. Perspectives In partnership with: Read Publication https://link.growkudos.com/1u3d8daylmo MG Martin Gansinger After working on the subject matter for more than ten years and having the chance to do  eldwork in the Bobo Shanti community I am delighted to be able to add a small contribution to the growing recognition that the Order deserves among Rasta circles and beyond for their spiritual integrity and dedication as well as their continuous e orts towards repatriation and reparation that turned them into cultural icons for Reggae artistes from various ideological and philosophical backgrounds. The following have contributed to this page: Martin Gansinger PDF generated on 20-Sep-2019 Create your own PDF summaries at www.growkudos.com.