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 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." For more than 35 years, Burning Spear's music-thus, his life-has inspired people on numerous continents. Since the beginning, his songs have implored listeners to fight oppression in all its forms, to work at improving their own condition and to consider the social impact of their actions. OUR MUSIC builds upon the Jamaican native's legacy of musical activism. With its inimitable dancing groove, the album percolates and bubbles rhythm
1 | World Power | Jah Kingdom |
2 | Thank You | Jah Kingdom |
3 | Live Good | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
4 | The Ghost | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
5 | Tumble Down | Jah Kingdom |
6 | Old Marcus Garvey (Live) | Planet Reggae |
7 | Dread River | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
8 | Black Wa-Da-Da | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
9 | Rasta Business | Rasta Business |
10 | When Jah Call | Jah Kingdom |
11 | Creation | Rasta Business |
12 | Burning Reggae | Rasta Business |
13 | Tradition | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
14 | Jah Kingdom | Jah Kingdom |
15 | I And I Survive | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
16 | Resistance | Street Raggae |
17 | Land Of My Birth | Jah Kingdom |
18 | Resting Place | 100th Anniversary - Marcus Garvey & Garvey's Ghost |
19 | Every Other Nation | Rasta Business |
20 | Subject In School | Rasta Business |