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		Burning Spear The elder statesman of roots reggae, Burning Spear (aka Winston Rodney) is one of the genre's true greats. For over 35 years he has used music to celebrate the teachings of Marcus Garvey and spread his message of social justice.
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		Door Peep on Chant Down Babylon (5241902) Slavery Days from Marcus Garvey (RRCD20)		Born: 1948

I'm not a man with a musical background. I was a flexible man who was there till Jah call I.

Winston Rodney on the roots of his talent.

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BURNING SPEAR IN ONE MINUTE

Converted to Rastafarianism after seeing himself reflected in his bathroom mirror as a Rasta
Burning Spear was the name given to Jomo Kenyatta, first president of the Kenyan Republic
In 1966 Bob Marley arranged Spear's audition at Studio One (They were both originally from the St. Anne's area of Jamaica)
Rupert Wellington and Delroy Hines provide the harmonies on much of his classic mid 70s material
Contributed a track to the Grateful Dead tribute album, Dedicated
After seven unsuccessful nominations he finally won a Grammy for his 1999 album, Calling Rastafari
A truly international star, he has an especially big following in France

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Burning Spear

GOOD RECORDINGS

A GOOD READ

Marcus Garvey
(1975, Reggae Refreshers)
Prime Spear action.

Social Living
(1978, Blood and Fire)
The politics of truth.

Hail H.I.M.
(1980, EMI Catalogue)
Dense sounds, sparse words.

Chant Down Babylon: The Island Anthology
(1996, Island Jamiaca)

The Rough Guide to Reggae
(2001, Rough Guide)
Detailed descriptions of 100s of records and artistes.

Bass Culture
by Lloyd Bradley
(2001, Penguin)
Comprehensive history of reggae in all its forms.

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