The elders

They are the custodians of a memory that has largely been passed down orally. A song, a drum rhythm, a way of moving or conducting a ceremony can also carry knowledge.

The worshippers

They come together for the pilgrimage and bring the ceremony to life.

The musicians

Drumming occupies a central place, and Revival rhythms also influenced Jamaican popular music.

Clevie Browne

Musician and producer Clevie Browne provides an important perspective on the circulation of rhythms between Revival and Dancehall.

Barry Chevannes

Jamaican anthropologist Barry Chevannes provides an important historical perspective on the relationship between Revival traditions and Rastafari.