Vocal trio Culture helped define the sound and style of Rastafarian roots reggae, thanks largely to charismatic singer, songwriter, and leader Joseph Hill. True to their name, Culture's material was devoted almost exclusively to spiritual, social, and political messages, and Hill delivered them with a fervent intensity that grouped him with Rastafarian militants like Burning Spear and Black Uhuru. Their classic debut, Two Sevens Clash, is still considered a roots reggae landmark, and most of their other late-'70s output maintains a similarly high standard. After a hiatus, Culture returned in the mid-'80s with a lighter, more polished sound that drew from more eclectic musical sources. Yet the force of their message never softened, and they soldiered on into the new millennium.
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An examination of several key questions regarding culture. How can culture be defined? What makes culture good or bad? How does culture influence society? What is the purpose of culture? What are the responsibilities of purveyors of culture? What are the responsibilities of cultural theorists?
This video explores the question "What is culture?" and is produced by the Stoneleigh-Burnham School Community Alliance for Day of Awareness 2010. Credits: Interviews-Manuela Uribe; Videography-Manuela Uribe and Rissy Dowry; Editing-Denise Bremar and Holly Mott
When starting a new venture give careful thought to how you interact with those around, particularly those on your team: You may be setting a culture without knowing it. Recorded: February 27, 2008
Winner of the 2008 ATOM awards in the "Best Secondary Animation" category. A small yellow toaster from the US falls in love with a foreign power point. Unfortunately, there are problematic cultural differences.
