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Burning Spear
Burning Spear
St. Ann's Bay, JMreggae
199.9m all-time streams (8 Feb '26)
One of the most brilliant and respected roots artists in Jamaica's history, Burning Spear (aka Winston Rodney) has unleashed a host of classic dread records over the years.
Part Rastafarian preacher, part Black historian -- more so than any other roots artist -- Burning Spear has illuminated Rastafarianism in song, sharing his beliefs with an avid public.
Part Rastafarian preacher, part Black historian -- more so than any other roots artist -- Burning Spear has illuminated Rastafarianism in song, sharing his beliefs with an avid public.
