Burning Spear

Jamaica

Born: 01 March 1948

Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000

Genres: Reggae, International

Styles: Dub, Reggae/Caribbean, Reggae/Caribbean, Roots Reggae, Political Reggae

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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 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...

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