Gather Them

Gather Them

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Two hours of RASTAFARI founded Roots & Culture Reggae.

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Playing tracks by Queen Ifrica, Morgan Heritage & Rasta Family, Bushman, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes, Michael Prophet and more.

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Key African-Derived Terms for Gathering

Kongo (Central Africa): In the language of the Kingdom of Kongo, the word kongo means "to gather".

Jambur/Jaambuur (West Africa - Wolof): David Dalby posited that this term, meaning a "gathering" or "gathering of free-born people," is the root of the English word jamboree.

Cumbancha/Cumbachata (West Africa): Refers to a "gathering" or "party" and is believed to be a root for the word bachata.

Jambo (Swahili): While generally known as a greeting, some speculation suggests it may be linked to the root of the word jamboree.

*Amharic words for "gather" primarily stem from Proto-Semitic roots, notably ሰበሰበ (sebesebe), meaning to gather or collect, which shares roots with other Semitic languages. Another related term is ለቀመ (leqeme), often used for picking/gathering, while the reflexive ተሰበሰበ (tesebesebe) signifies assembling or coming together.

*The primary Rastafari terms for a gathering are Groundation
(or Groundings), which refers to a communal meeting or discussion, and Nyabinghi a more formal assembly for chanting, drumming, and prayer. These gatherings are spiritual in nature, emphasizing unity and meditation, often held in a tabernacle.

*Jah Word encourages InI to gather to stir up love and good works, rather than neglecting to meet...❤️💛💚

Brian Greene A.K.A. Dr. Roots

RASTAFARI. Let InI gather & reason on HIS MAJESTY.🙏🏾

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