
Safiya Sinclair Reads Natalie Diaz
The New Yorker: Poetry
Embracing Rastafarian Heritage and Challenging Norms
The speaker is incorporating Rastafarian vernacular into their music, aiming to infuse a sense of womanhood into the rebellious culture. They are working on a memoir titled 'How to Say Babylon,' delving into their strict Rastafarian upbringing and the challenges faced while questioning the rules within the faith. The memoir explores the dynamics within the family, especially the strained relationship with the father, and highlights the experience of growing up as part of a persecuted minority in Jamaica.
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