BURNING SPEAR
Dub/Ska/Reggae • Jamaica
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A major voice in reggae, with artistry committed to the teaching of Black history and a catalog that seethes with the fire of political outrage.
One of the most brilliant and respected roots artists in Jamaica's history, Burning Spear (aka Winston Rodney) has unleashed a host of classic dread records over the years. Part Rastafarian preacher, part Black historian -- more so than any other roots artist -- Burning Spear has illuminated Rastafarianism in song, sharing his beliefs with an avid public.
Born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, in 1948, it was another St. Ann's native, Bob Marley, who set Rodney off to Kingston and a fateful meeting with Studio One head Coxsone Dodd. Although the Wailers had departed the label three years earlier in 1966, Marley still believed that it was the best place for a new talent to start. Rodney took his advice and, with singing partner Rupert Willington in
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Farover
Dub/Ska/Reggae
1982
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Freeman
Dub/Ska/Reggae
2003
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Our Music
Dub/Ska/Reggae
2005
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Live
Dub/Ska/Reggae
1977
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