QUOTE=Joseph's Dad;1855451]Check out a band called "Christafaria" I think it's spelled.Bringing back good memories here, thank you![/quote]
Hi,thanks for the kind words! I played guitar in Christafari from 93'-99', then some of us morphed into a band called Temple Yard and now a band called Rocksteady out of ATL.
[however i'm in Prague,CZ now]
Reggae is not all about Rasta,in fact, very few folks with dreads can call themselves Rastas.However Rastas read and learn from the same Old/New Testament that Christians read.[It is their view on the Holy Trinity and Selassie that differs.] Reggae can be very spiritual music,and regardless of your faith,thats something the world needs more of,dont you agree? Its also music with a message,often pointing out political/social injustice or the struggle to do good in a world full of evil do-ers.
In Christafari/Temple Yard we were able to play on tours like Reggae Sunsplash and festivals like Reggae On The River and we opened for bands like Steel Pulse,Aswad,Jimmy Cliff and even toured the US with the late great Joseph Hill and Culture.Pretty unique opportunity for a Christian band.
Looking back,it feels good to have made music with a positive message for all those years, and being in the first Christian Reggae band is something I'm proud of.
You can here some youtube tracks on my myspace if you wish.
http://myspace.com/kasper_electronics
My good friend,amazing Reggae/all around player,and founder of Temple Yard and Rocksteady,Mark Sandiford, has been leading worship at Worldharvest Church in ATL for years.
From what I hear,the congregation loves it when he busts out some Reggae grooves.
http://worldharvestchurch.org
Cheers, Bill