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Winston Rodney (born March 1, 1948), also known as Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer and musician. Like many famous Jamaican reggae artists, Burning Spear is known for his Rastafari movement messages.
Rodney was born in Saint Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica, as were Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey; who both had a great influence on Rodney’s life. Garvey in his philosophy, which Burning Spear greatly took to, and Marley in directly helping Burning Spear get started in the music industry. Burning Spear was originally Rodney’s group, named after Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of an independent Kenya. As fame took hold the name of the group gradually became synonymous with Rodney.
Burning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garvey’s self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the African activist.
In 2002, Burning Spear and his wife, Sonia Rodney who has produced a number of his albums, founded Burning Spear Records.
Burning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his religious and political messages of Rasta and black unity.
About Burning Spear
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“I don’t know how other people see music,” reggae legend Burning Spear reflects. “Some people might see it based upon money, some people might see music based upon opportunity and access. But I see music as life. I see music as inspiration.”
Rodney was born in Saint Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica, as were Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey; who both had a great influence on Rodney’s life. Garvey in his philosophy, which Burning Spear greatly took to, and Marley in directly helping Burning Spear get started in the music industry. Burning Spear was originally Rodney’s group, named after Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of an independent Kenya. As fame took hold the name of the group gradually became synonymous with Rodney.
Burning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garvey’s self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the African activist.
In 2002, Burning Spear and his wife, Sonia Rodney who has produced a number of his albums, founded Burning Spear Records.
Burning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his religious and political messages of Rasta and black unity.
About Burning Spear
Burning Music
“I don’t know how other people see music,” reggae legend Burning Spear reflects. “Some people might see it based upon money, some people might see music based upon opportunity and access. But I see music as life. I see music as inspiration.”
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Old Marcus Garvey
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Tradition
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Jordan River
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Man In The Hills
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Columbus
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Live Good
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Give Me
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The Invasion
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Resting Place
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Door Peep
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The Sun
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African Postman
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Shoutbox
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oino7 wrote:
Rastafari for ever
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dpch_mod wrote:
omg i don't know this guy but the picture rocks
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Sunzy wrote:
no one remembers old marcus gaaaarvay!
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yghhht wrote:
The best dub I have ever heard! Finnaly not sad, but jolly dub... amazing! I'm talking about album Living Dub Vol.5... TRY if you don't know yet:)
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mdoublej wrote:
he's at the carnival this year... :)
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kozzy420 wrote:
One of my all time favorite Reggae artists (:
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Kultureva wrote:
Studio One Presents Burning Spear is jaw dropping, awe inspiring, ruff and tuff!
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p4bloO wrote:
it's soo good <3 jah bless you :p
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Ilmakko wrote:
Great reggae band but where is Hail HIM ????
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Ilmakko wrote:
Where is Hail him ????
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gutoroots wrote:
Jah Sabe, Jah Reina, Jah Salva. Reggae music!!
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razorfeather wrote:
mmmmm
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spawndee wrote:
JAH! rastafari !
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M3Ssii wrote:
rasta ganya marihuana!
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eastbaythunder wrote:
If you like this artist checkout! http://www.last.fm/music/NUSHUN
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freecrystals wrote:
jah rastafari
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Sunzy wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/The+Reggae+Loving+Group
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Zond3r wrote:
old wise man:)
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bucuria wrote:
so damn relaxing music! great job
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Triptune wrote:
jah is my driver ..............
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thomas10 wrote about Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey in Best Albums of the Seventies (1970-1979). August 2009
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