Name: Marcus Garvey
Brand: Burning Spear

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5351473

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2014-09-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

600753514733

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Burning Spear

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Island

**Burning Spear** is a highly acclaimed Jamaican roots reggae artist, born on March 01, 1948 in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica. With an impressive career spanning several decades, he has been recognized with two Grammy Awards for his exceptional musical talent and contributions to the reggae genre.

Burning Spear's music embodies the essence of authentic Jamaican reggae, characterized by its powerful lyrics and infectious rhythms. His soul-stirring performances resonate with audiences worldwide, inspiring unity and social consciousness. Drawing inspiration from his Rastafarian beliefs and African heritage, Burning Spear's music carries a profound message of love, justice, and spirituality.

Similar artists who have been influenced by *Burning Spear* include Culture, Israel Vibration, The Abyssinians, Bunny Wailer, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, Hugh Mundell, The Congos,
Mighty Diamonds,
The Twinkle Brothers,
Don Carlos,
Aswad,
Wailing Souls,
Pablo Moses,
Misty In Roots,
The Gladiators,
Gregory Isaacs,
Third World,
Althea And Donna,
and Ijahman Levi. These artists share a passion for spreading positive vibrations through their music while staying true to the roots of reggae.

Released in 1975 and produced by Lawrence Lindo aka Jack Ruby, Burning Spear's magnificent 'Marcus Garvey' album set the benchmark for Roots Reggae and is still widely considered the greatest collection of its kind ever to see issue. Named in honour the Jamaican national hero and Rasta prophet, the LP contains truly sublime works, most notably the title track, 'Old Marcus Garvey' and 'The Invasion', and remains a prerequisite possession for all self -respecting fans of classic Reggae sounds.

Marcus Garvey

Music US