In 1969, upstart reggae singer Bob Marley introduced a friend from his hometown to one of Jamaica's top record producers. The friend's name was Winston Rodney, but the world would soon know him as ...

Burning Spear is one of reggae’s most iconic figures. Still going strong after a career that has lasted over 45 years, he remains one of the most revered and consistent of reggae’s recording and ...

That reggae has become an international force is one of the more unlikely musical happenings of the last half-century.The music came not only from the tiny, Third World island of Jamaica, whose ...

Twenty years ago, I watched an unforgettable full concert video that showcased pure musicianship between Winston “Burning Spear” Rodney and his eight-piece band as they skilfully delivered a tightly ...

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At 78, Burning Spear is still performing. Fans turned out to see him live in Spain at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in June and the Rototom Sunsplash in August. Only days before Rototom he ...

Burning Spear is comfortable with the title of “legend” that is universally bestowed upon him. “When people see a legend, they call it a legend. But to be a legend it’s a lot of hard work and patience ...

Burning Spear is comfortable with the title of “legend” that is universally bestowed upon him. “When people see a legend, they call it a legend. But to be a legend it’s a lot of hard work and patience ...

One thing I regret after my trip to Jamaica last year, was failing to meet some of my favourite reggae artistes. These include Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Freddie MacGregor and Burning Spear. Believe ...

Burning Spear, the legendary Jamaican roots-reggae, singer-songwriter, vocalist and musician, and one of the most influential and long-standing roots artists, will perform live at the TD Pavilion at ...