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Burning Spear

Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney on March 1, 1945, in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, is a legendary figure in reggae music, known for his deep, soulful voice and profound, socially conscious lyrics. His stage name, Burning Spear, was inspired by Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya, signifying his commitment to African liberation and empowerment themes.

Growing up in rural Jamaica, Rodney was influenced by the teachings of Marcus Garvey, a fellow Saint Ann's Bay native and prominent black nationalist leader. This influence is evident in his music, which frequently addresses themes of African identity, Rastafarian spirituality, and social justice.

Burning Spear's career began in the late 1960s when he approached reggae icon Bob Marley for advice. Marley encouraged him to pursue music, leading to his first recordings with Studio One, a pivotal reggae label. His debut album, "Studio One Presents Burning Spear" (1973), established him as a distinctive voice in reggae. 

The release of "Marcus Garvey" in 1975, produced by Jack Ruby, catapulted him to international fame. This album, along with its dub counterpart "Garvey's Ghost," remains a seminal work in the reggae genre, revered for its powerful messages and innovative sound.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Burning Spear continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including "Man in the Hills" (1976), "Social Living" (1978), and "Hail H.I.M." (1980). His music is characterized by its rich, rootsy sound, often featuring traditional instruments like the nyabinghi drums and a horn section, and its lyrical focus on cultural pride and resistance against oppression.

Burning Spear's influence extends beyond music. He has been a vocal advocate for Rastafarianism and African heritage, using his platform to educate and inspire. His live performances are celebrated for their energy and spiritual intensity, further cementing his status as a reggae luminary.

In recognition of his contributions to music and culture, Burning Spear has received multiple Grammy Awards and nominations, including a win for Best Reggae Album with "Calling Rastafari" in 2000. Despite his success, he remains deeply connected to his roots, often returning to themes of unity, struggle, and hope.

Today, Burning Spear is considered one of the most influential figures in reggae music. His enduring legacy is a testament to his talent, vision, and unwavering dedication to spreading messages of peace, love, and resistance through his art.

Albums

Songs

The Spear
Burning Spear - The Spear
No Destroyer
Burning Spear - No Destroyer
Independent
Burning Spear - Independent
Jamaica
Burning Spear - Jamaica
Cure for Cancer
Burning Spear - Cure for Cancer
Obsession
Burning Spear - Obsession
Mommy
Burning Spear - Mommy
Open the Gate
Burning Spear - Open the Gate
No Fool
Burning Spear - No Fool
Negril
Burning Spear - Negril
Talk
Burning Spear - Talk
They Think
Burning Spear - They Think
The Ghost
Burning Spear - The Ghost
I And I Survive
Burning Spear - I And I Survive
Black W
Burning Spear - Black W
John Burns Skank
Burning Spear - John Burns Skank
Brain Food
Burning Spear - Brain Food
Farther East of Jack
Burning Spear - Farther East of Jack
2000 Years
Burning Spear - 2000 Years
Dread River
Burning Spear - Dread River
Workshop
Burning Spear - Workshop
Reggaelation
Burning Spear - Reggaelation
Intro
Burning Spear - Intro
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey
The Youth
Burning Spear - The Youth
Swell Headed
Burning Spear - Swell Headed
Old Marcus
Burning Spear - Old Marcus
Columbus
Burning Spear - Columbus
Man in the Hills
Burning Spear - Man in the Hills
Door Peep
Burning Spear - Door Peep
Creation Rebel
Burning Spear - Creation Rebel
Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Slavery Days
Jah Nuh Dead
Burning Spear - Jah Nuh Dead
Don
Burning Spear - Don't Sell Out
Old Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Old Marcus Garvey
African Postman
Burning Spear - African Postman
Mek We Dweet
Burning Spear - Mek We Dweet
Woman I Love You
Burning Spear - Woman I Love You
Mistress Music
Burning Spear - Mistress Music
The World Should Know
Burning Spear - The World Should Know
Christopher Columbus
Burning Spear - Christopher Columbus
Not Stupid
Burning Spear - Not Stupid
Freedom
Burning Spear - Freedom
Identity
Burning Spear - Identity
Mi Gi Dem
Burning Spear - Mi Gi Dem
Travelling
Burning Spear - Travelling
Spear Burning
Burning Spear - Spear Burning
Pieces
Burning Spear - Pieces
Legal Hustlers
Burning Spear - Legal Hustlers
The Sun
Burning Spear - The Sun
I Stand Strong
Burning Spear - I Stand Strong
Come Come
Burning Spear - Come Come
Take a Look
Burning Spear - Take a Look
Mek We Dweet
Burning Spear - Mek We Dweet
Great Man
Burning Spear - Great Man
Jah Kingdom
Burning Spear - Jah Kingdom
Mi Gi Dem
Burning Spear - Mi Gi Dem
Peace
Burning Spear - Peace
I Am In
Burning Spear - I Am In
Pt. Two
Burning Spear - Pt. Two
So Clean
Burning Spear - So Clean
Negril
Burning Spear - Negril
Pieces of Dub
Burning Spear - Pieces of Dub
Repartition
Burning Spear - Repartition
Pt. Two
Burning Spear - Pt. Two
Throw Down Your Arms
Burning Spear - Throw Down Your Arms
Trust
Burning Spear - Trust
Pt. Two
Burning Spear - Pt. Two
Come In Peace
Burning Spear - Come In Peace
Pt. Two
Burning Spear - Pt. Two
Pt. Two
Burning Spear - Pt. Two
Trust Dub
Burning Spear - Trust Dub
Dub We Feel It
Burning Spear - Dub We Feel It
Dub Ha Ha
Burning Spear - Dub Ha Ha
Dub Not Guilty
Burning Spear - Dub Not Guilty
Dub Rock and Roll
Burning Spear - Dub Rock and Roll
Dub Dready
Burning Spear - Dub Dready
Dub Is Free
Burning Spear - Dub Is Free
Dub Is What I Am
Burning Spear - Dub Is What I Am
Dub Rise Up
Burning Spear - Dub Rise Up
Dub School Dub
Burning Spear - Dub School Dub
Dub Can
Burning Spear - Dub Can
Dub Don
Burning Spear - Dub Don't Change
The Cruise
Burning Spear - The Cruise
Step It
Burning Spear - Step It
You Were Wrong
Burning Spear - You Were Wrong
Run for Your Life
Burning Spear - Run for Your Life
Jah Is Real
Burning Spear - Jah Is Real
People In High Places
Burning Spear - People In High Places
One Africa
Burning Spear - One Africa
Grandfather
Burning Spear - Grandfather
Wickedness
Burning Spear - Wickedness
Stick to the Plan
Burning Spear - Stick to the Plan
No Compromise
Burning Spear - No Compromise
700 Strong
Burning Spear - 700 Strong
Grassroot
Burning Spear - Grassroot
Step It
Burning Spear - Step It
Columbus
Burning Spear - Columbus
Hail H.I.M.
Burning Spear - Hail H.I.M.
Farover
Burning Spear - Farover
African Teacher
Burning Spear - African Teacher
Bad To Worst
Burning Spear - Bad To Worst
African Postman
Burning Spear - African Postman
Fittest of the Fittest
Burning Spear - Fittest of the Fittest
Greetings
Burning Spear - Greetings
She
Burning Spear - She's Mine
Fire Man
Burning Spear - Fire Man
Road Foggy
Burning Spear - Road Foggy
Repatriation
Burning Spear - Repatriation
On the Inside
Burning Spear - On the Inside
Music Business
Burning Spear - Music Business
Experience
Burning Spear - Experience
Jah Rasta
Burning Spear - Jah Rasta
Burning Reggae
Burning Spear - Burning Reggae
Part Two
Burning Spear - Part Two
Institution
Burning Spear - Institution
Business Dub
Burning Spear - Business Dub
My Roots
Burning Spear - My Roots
Loving Day, Pt. 2
Burning Spear - Loving Day, Pt. 2
Driver, Pt. 2
Burning Spear - Driver, Pt. 2
Cry Blood
Burning Spear - Cry Blood
Intro
Burning Spear - Intro
Spear Burning
Burning Spear - Spear Burning
The Youths
Burning Spear - The Youths
Play Jerry
Burning Spear - Play Jerry
Mi Gi Dem
Burning Spear - Mi Gi Dem
Tumble Down
Burning Spear - Tumble Down
Burning Reggae
Burning Spear - Burning Reggae
Postman
Burning Spear - Postman
Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Slavery Days
Creation
Burning Spear - Creation
Cry Blood
Burning Spear - Cry Blood
Not Stupid
Burning Spear - Not Stupid
This Man
Burning Spear - This Man
Identity
Burning Spear - Identity
Naya Keet
Burning Spear - Naya Keet
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey
Columbus
Burning Spear - Columbus
Red,Green and Gold
Burning Spear - Red,Green and Gold
Hit Dub
Burning Spear - Hit Dub
Dub Liberty
Burning Spear - Dub Liberty
Security Dub
Burning Spear - Security Dub
Holy Dub
Burning Spear - Holy Dub
Dub Jah
Burning Spear - Dub Jah
Reggae Dub
Burning Spear - Reggae Dub
Dub Move
Burning Spear - Dub Move
Calling Dub
Burning Spear - Calling Dub
Dub He
Burning Spear - Dub He
Vision Dub
Burning Spear - Vision Dub
Dub Continent
Burning Spear - Dub Continent
Want Me To
Burning Spear - Want Me To
Our Music
Burning Spear - Our Music
Try Again
Burning Spear - Try Again
Down In Jamaica
Burning Spear - Down In Jamaica
Together
Burning Spear - Together
Friends
Burning Spear - Friends
Rastaman
Burning Spear - Rastaman
Fix Me
Burning Spear - Fix Me
Walk
Burning Spear - Walk
One Marcus
Burning Spear - One Marcus
My Duty
Burning Spear - My Duty
Little Garvey
Burning Spear - Little Garvey
Old Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Old Marcus Garvey
African Postman
Burning Spear - African Postman
Calling Rastafari
Burning Spear - Calling Rastafari
Jah No Dead
Burning Spear - Jah No Dead
Pick Up the Pieces
Burning Spear - Pick Up the Pieces
Man In the Hills
Burning Spear - Man In the Hills
We Go Deh
Burning Spear - We Go Deh
Jah Is My Driver/ Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver/ Slavery Days
Identity
Burning Spear - Identity
Red, Gold and Green
Burning Spear - Red, Gold and Green
Trust
Burning Spear - Trust
We Feel It
Burning Spear - We Feel It
Ha Ha
Burning Spear - Ha Ha
Not Guility
Burning Spear - Not Guility
Rock and Roll
Burning Spear - Rock and Roll
Hey Dready
Burning Spear - Hey Dready
Freeman
Burning Spear - Freeman
Loved for Who I Am
Burning Spear - Loved for Who I Am
Rise Up
Burning Spear - Rise Up
Old School
Burning Spear - Old School
They Can
Burning Spear - They Can't
Changes
Burning Spear - Changes
The Youth
Burning Spear - The Youth
Jah Nuh Dead
Burning Spear - Jah Nuh Dead
Nyah Keith
Burning Spear - Nyah Keith
Man In the Hills
Burning Spear - Man In the Hills
Tumble Down
Burning Spear - Tumble Down
Old Marcus
Burning Spear - Old Marcus
Rocking Time
Burning Spear - Rocking Time
Columbus
Burning Spear - Columbus
Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Slavery Days
Postman
Burning Spear - Postman
Happy Day
Burning Spear - Happy Day
Traveling
Burning Spear - Traveling
One Or Two
Burning Spear - One Or Two
Walking
Burning Spear - Walking
Dub Man
Burning Spear - Dub Man
Institution
Burning Spear - Institution
Clean
Burning Spear - Clean
Natural
Burning Spear - Natural
Free Black People
Burning Spear - Free Black People
Mandela Marcus
Burning Spear - Mandela Marcus
Free
Burning Spear - Free
Spear Burning
Burning Spear - Spear Burning
Mr. Rodney
Burning Spear - Mr. Rodney
Jomo
Burning Spear - Jomo
Slavery
Burning Spear - Slavery
Jah No Dead
Burning Spear - Jah No Dead
The Youth
Burning Spear - The Youth
As It Is
Burning Spear - As It Is
Halleluja
Burning Spear - Halleluja
House of Reggae
Burning Spear - House of Reggae
Let
Burning Spear - Let's Move
Brighten My Vision
Burning Spear - Brighten My Vision
You Want Me To
Burning Spear - You Want Me To
Calling Rastafari
Burning Spear - Calling Rastafari
Sons of He
Burning Spear - Sons of He
Statue of Liberty
Burning Spear - Statue of Liberty
Own Security
Burning Spear - Own Security
Holy Man
Burning Spear - Holy Man
Unreleased Original Reservatio
Burning Spear - Unreleased Original Reservatio
Unreleased Original Reservatio
Burning Spear - Unreleased Original Reservatio
The Future
Burning Spear - The Future
Appointment With His Majesty
Burning Spear - Appointment With His Majesty
Play Jerry
Burning Spear - Play Jerry
Reggae Physician
Burning Spear - Reggae Physician
Glory Be to Jah
Burning Spear - Glory Be to Jah
Don
Burning Spear - Don't Sell Out
Come In Peace
Burning Spear - Come In Peace
African Jamaican
Burning Spear - African Jamaican
My Island
Burning Spear - My Island
Commercial Development
Burning Spear - Commercial Development
Music
Burning Spear - Music
Loving You
Burning Spear - Loving You
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey
Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Slavery Days
I and I Survive
Burning Spear - I and I Survive
Old Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Old Marcus Garvey
Tradition
Burning Spear - Tradition
The Invasion
Burning Spear - The Invasion
Door Peep
Burning Spear - Door Peep
No More War
Burning Spear - No More War
Black Soul
Burning Spear - Black Soul
Man In the Hills
Burning Spear - Man In the Hills
Cultivation
Burning Spear - Cultivation
The Sun
Burning Spear - The Sun
It
Burning Spear - It's a Long Way Around
Throw Down Your Arms
Burning Spear - Throw Down Your Arms
Dry & Heavy
Burning Spear - Dry & Heavy
Black Disciples
Burning Spear - Black Disciples
Lion
Burning Spear - Lion
Jordan River
Burning Spear - Jordan River
Jah No Dead
Burning Spear - Jah No Dead
Marcus Children Suffer
Burning Spear - Marcus Children Suffer
Social Living
Burning Spear - Social Living
Marcus Say Jah No Dead
Burning Spear - Marcus Say Jah No Dead
Nyah Keith
Burning Spear - Nyah Keith
Civilized Reggae
Burning Spear - Civilized Reggae
Mek We Dweet
Burning Spear - Mek We Dweet
My Roots
Burning Spear - My Roots
Great Men
Burning Spear - Great Men
Great Men
Burning Spear - Great Men's Dub
One People
Burning Spear - One People
African Woman
Burning Spear - African Woman
Jah Kingdom
Burning Spear - Jah Kingdom
Praise Him
Burning Spear - Praise Him
Should I
Burning Spear - Should I
Estimated Prophet
Burning Spear - Estimated Prophet
Thank You
Burning Spear - Thank You
Africa
Burning Spear - Africa
This Man
Burning Spear - This Man
Not Stupid
Burning Spear - Not Stupid
Creation
Burning Spear - Creation
Every Other Nation
Burning Spear - Every Other Nation
Burning Reggae
Burning Spear - Burning Reggae
Rasta Business
Burning Spear - Rasta Business
Old Timer
Burning Spear - Old Timer
Subject In School
Burning Spear - Subject In School
Hello Rastaman
Burning Spear - Hello Rastaman
Legal Hustlers
Burning Spear - Legal Hustlers
The World Should Know
Burning Spear - The World Should Know
In a Time Like Now
Burning Spear - In a Time Like Now
I Stand Strong
Burning Spear - I Stand Strong
Identity
Burning Spear - Identity
It
Burning Spear - It's Not a Crime
Mi Gi Dem
Burning Spear - Mi Gi Dem
Loving Day
Burning Spear - Loving Day
Sweeter Than Chocolate
Burning Spear - Sweeter Than Chocolate
On the Inside
Burning Spear - On the Inside
Peace
Burning Spear - Peace
Dub Don
Burning Spear - Dub Don't Cry
Postman Dub
Burning Spear - Postman Dub
Teacher Dub
Burning Spear - Teacher Dub
Dub Raid Dem
Burning Spear - Dub Raid Dem
Dub Him
Burning Spear - Dub Him
Columbus Dub
Burning Spear - Columbus Dub
Foggy Dub
Burning Spear - Foggy Dub
Dub Follow
Burning Spear - Dub Follow
Dub Is Good
Burning Spear - Dub Is Good
Civilized Dub
Burning Spear - Civilized Dub
Pieces of Dub
Burning Spear - Pieces of Dub
Dub Been There
Burning Spear - Dub Been There
Spear Burning
Burning Spear - Spear Burning
We Are Going
Burning Spear - We Are Going
The Youth
Burning Spear - The Youth
New Experience
Burning Spear - New Experience
African Postman
Burning Spear - African Postman
Happy Day
Burning Spear - Happy Day
Woman I Love You
Burning Spear - Woman I Love You
Traveling
Burning Spear - Traveling
Resistance
Burning Spear - Resistance
Mek We Yadd
Burning Spear - Mek We Yadd
Holy Foundation
Burning Spear - Holy Foundation
Queen of the Mountain
Burning Spear - Queen of the Mountain
First Continent
Burning Spear - First Continent
The Force
Burning Spear - The Force
Jah Say
Burning Spear - Jah Say
We Been There
Burning Spear - We Been There
Jah Feeling
Burning Spear - Jah Feeling
Love to You
Burning Spear - Love to You
Jah
Burning Spear - Jah
Fittest of the Fittest
Burning Spear - Fittest of the Fittest
Fire Man
Burning Spear - Fire Man
Bad To Worst
Burning Spear - Bad To Worst
Repatriation
Burning Spear - Repatriation
Old Boy Garvey
Burning Spear - Old Boy Garvey
2000 Years
Burning Spear - 2000 Years
For You
Burning Spear - For You
In Africa
Burning Spear - In Africa
Vision
Burning Spear - Vision
Farover
Burning Spear - Farover
Greetings
Burning Spear - Greetings
Image
Burning Spear - Image
Rock
Burning Spear - Rock
Education
Burning Spear - Education
She
Burning Spear - She's Mine
The Message
Burning Spear - The Message
Oh Jah
Burning Spear - Oh Jah
Jah Is My Driver
Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver
Farover Distance
Burning Spear - Farover Distance
Jah Is My Driver
Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver
Hail H.I.M
Burning Spear - Hail H.I.M
Columbus
Burning Spear - Columbus
Road Foggy
Burning Spear - Road Foggy
Follow Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Follow Marcus Garvey
Jah See and Know
Burning Spear - Jah See and Know
African Teacher
Burning Spear - African Teacher
African Postman
Burning Spear - African Postman
Cry Blood Africa
Burning Spear - Cry Blood Africa
Jah a Guh Raid
Burning Spear - Jah a Guh Raid
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey
Slavery Days
Burning Spear - Slavery Days
The Invasion
Burning Spear - The Invasion
Live Good
Burning Spear - Live Good
Give Me
Burning Spear - Give Me
Old Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear - Old Marcus Garvey
Tradition
Burning Spear - Tradition
Jordan River
Burning Spear - Jordan River
Red, Gold And Green
Burning Spear - Red, Gold And Green
Resting Place
Burning Spear - Resting Place

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