Burning Spear

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Born 1 March 1948.

Burning Spear David Corio/Redferns

Biography

Winston Rodney OD (born 1 March 1945), better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing roots artist to emerge out of the 1970s.

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  1. Marcus Garvey/Garvey's Ghost 2010

    Review of Marcus Garvey/Garvey's Ghost

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    Winston Rodney’s first album to attract acclaim beyond Jamaica reissued with bonus dubs.

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