The religion of reggae
You’d think he’d be used to it by now but American Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu was taken aback by the reaction in Portugal recently.
Although afforded a nearmessianic reception by fans at his shows, a 170cm Jewish singer-rapper in traditional Hasidic garb of black suit, white shirt, long beard and black hat — the same uniform he wears onstage each night — is still something of a novelty in Lisbon.