Winston Rodney OD, better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing roots artists to emerge from the 1970s.
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What is Burning Spear doing now?
In 2022 Spear returned to the concert stage and has since performed at festivals across the globe and onboard Damian Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock reggae cruise.
What is the meaning of the Burning Spear?
The name comes from the African freedom fighter and Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, who was called “burning spear” in his time. Both Kenyatta and Rodney were heavily influenced by the teachings and philosophy of Marcus Garvey, who preached self-reliance and self-determination for all African descendants.
What is Burning Spear famous for?
Burning Spear has won two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album; one at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000 for Calling Rastafari, and one for 2009’s Jah Is Real. He has been nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards. Nominations for Best Reggae Album: 1986 Resistance.
78 years (1 March 1945)
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