OUR MUSIC builds upon the Jamaican natives legacy of musical activism. Since the beginning, his songs have implored listeners to fight oppression in all its forms, to work at improving their own condition and to consider the social impact of their actions. Some people might see it based upon money, some people might see music based upon opportunity and access.įor more than 35 years, Burning Spears music-thus, his life-has inspired people on numerous continents. I dont know how other people see music, reggae legend Burning Spear reflects. In 2002, Burning Spear and his wife, Sonia Rodney who has produced a number of his albums, founded Burning Spear Records.īurning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his religious and political messages of Rasta and black unity. Garvey in his philosophy, which Burning Spear greatly took to, and Marley in directly helping Burning Spear get started in the music industry.īurning Spear was originally Rodneys group, named after Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of an independent Kenya.Īs fame took hold the name of the group gradually became synonymous with Rodney.īurning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garveys self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the African activist.
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