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Sound of the Ancestors Reggae T-Shirt, Nyabinghi Drum Graphic Tee, Roots Reggae Music Shirt, Unisex Tropical Line Art Tee
- Picture the hills above Kingston, long before reggae had a name — no band, no stage, just three drums holding the whole room together. The bass carried the heartbeat: deep and unhurried, struck with a mallet to keep everything grounded. The fundeh locked in right behind it, a steady one-two pattern that never wavered. The repeater rode on top — the only drum allowed to improvise, answering the chant like it was holding its own conversation with the circle. Together, these three drums make up Nyabinghi, the drumming tradition at the center of Rastafari worship, descended from Burru and older African drumming lines — and the same rhythm that fed directly into the birth of ska, then reggae, once it made its way out of the hills and into Kingston's music scene.
- This shirt's made for the people who already know that story, or want to. Drummers and percussionists who could name all three roles without blinking. Sound-system heads and dub collectors who trace reggae back past the radio hits to where the rhythm actually started. Anyone with real respect for Rastafari culture who wants gear that honors where the sound comes from instead of just borrowing the look. And reggae fans in general who are tired of merch that stops at a leaf and a peace sign — people who want a shirt that carries as much history as the music they play it next to.
- Shop the Reggae Collection for more designs built the same way: rooted in the real story, not just the surface.
Without side seams
Knit in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit with seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make very durable and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric.
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh
DTF sleeve prints
The sleeve prints offered by Print Clever are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) print method, while the rest of the prints are done with the Direct-to-Garment method
DTF inner neck labels
The inner neck labels are printed using the Direct-to-Film (DTF) print method, while the rest of the prints are done with the Direct-to-Garment (DTG) method.
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors ; Do not bleach; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Iron, steam or dry: low heat.
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