Count Ossie & the Mystic revelation of Rastafari performing in Jamaica 1966
On the occasion of Emperor Selassie's April '66 visit to Jamaica.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari brought Nyabinghi drumming to Jamaican music in the early 1960s, infusing the new-born ska / rocksteady / reggae musical style with a solid connection to African tribal consciousness.
In the clip, Ossie, Brother Sam & the Mystics are seen performing, as well as Ossie & Brother Sam meeting the King & being given a gold medal.
Record producer & future Prime Minister Edward Seaga is seen in a brief shot too. Then the band perform for the King.
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