Mutabaruka On Vybz Kartel, His Issues With The Bible, Polygamy, Parenting Crisis + Jamaican Culture

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In this enlightening episode of I Never Knew TV, we sit down with the iconic Jamaican Rastafari dub poet, musician, actor, educator, and talk-show host Mutabaruka. Known for his deep cultural insights and thought-provoking views, Mutabaruka delves into a wide range of topics that have shaped his life and work.

He speaks candidly about the evolution of dancehall and the impact of artists like Vybz Kartel on Jamaican music and culture, while also sharing his thoughts on the Bible and its relationship to Rastafari, alongside his interpretation of the teachings of Haile Selassie.

Mutabaruka also highlights the profound influence of Queen Nyahbinghi on the Rastafari movement and reflects on his own experiences with ancient Rastafari livity, including his time in jail and the spiritual guidance he received from figures like Prof-I.

He addresses the social challenges faced by Jamaica, focusing on the crisis of absent fathers and the phenomenon of 'barrel children,' and opens up about his personal relationship with his mother and his time spent within the Twelve Tribes of Israel community.

Mutabaruka discusses the importance of being a lifelong learner, expressing his belief in being a "master student," and explores the concept of polygamy, its cultural significance, and his views on human relationships.

Additionally, he critiques traditional Jamaican recipes and explains the Rastafari approach to healthy living, including the importance of plant-based diets. He also shares his experiences as the owner of Jamaica's first vegetarian restaurant and his time working with the famous comedic duo, Twin of Twins.

This powerful conversation offers a deeper understanding of Rastafari, Jamaican culture, and the mind of one of the most influential voices in the Caribbean. Don’t miss this chance to hear Mutabaruka’s reflections on life, identity, and social issues.

00:37 - 11:27 Vybz Kartel, Dancehall, and Jamaican Culture
11:28 - 37:40 Issues with Bible and his understanding of Haile Selassie
37:41- 43:37 Queen Nyahbinghi and her influence on Rastafari
43:37- 59:25 Ancient Rastafari Livity, Jail, Living with Prof-I
59:25 - 1:09:49 Parenting Crisis and the barrel children in Jamaica
1:09:50 - 1:20:38 Relationship with his mother and his time with Twelve Tribes
1:20:39 - 1:24:00 Being a master student
1:24:01 - 1:33:44 Man being naturally polygamous
1:33:45 - 1:41:09 - Issue with 'old-time' recipes and explains Rastafari’s understanding of health
01:41:10:07 - 1:51:12 Owning the first vegetarian restaurant in Jamaica and his experience with Twin of Twins

Watch more reasonings from Mutabaruka:
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