Does Sinead have any connection to Rastafarianism?
Yes, Sinad has shown interest over the years in Rastafarianism. On October 3rd, 1992, Sinad made her infamous on SNL with her rendition of Bob Marley’s song “War.” During that performance, Sinad wore the Star of David which she said symbolized her interest in Rastafarianism not Judaism. In 1995, Sinad recorded the song “Empire” with Benjamin Zephaniah. The song has many Rastafrian/African sounds and ryhthms. In 1998, during an interview with a CBS reporter, Sinad said that she was influenced heavily by the music of Bob Marley, who experimented with many different Rastafarian, Jazzy and African sounds and frequently spoke out against the practice of opression. You can still hear Sinad’s interest in Rastafarianism/African music with her latest album, Faith and Courage. “The Lamb’s Book of Life” and “Kyri Elison again use these sounds. Q: Who is the little boy in the video to “My Special Child?” A: The boy appearing in Sinad’s 1991 video for “My Special Child” is actually her now 13 year
