Burning Spear
Burning Spear

Burning Spear

USAReggae, Roots Reggae
476,777 monthly listeners
  • 521K followers
  • 7.4K subscribers
  • 62.5K followers
  • 424.1K fans

Burning Spear's Top Spotify Songs

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Artist Name
Marcus Garvey
111.2K streams
2
Artist Name
Hail H.I.M - 2002 Remastered Version
47.1K streams
3
Artist Name
Slavery Days
30.1K streams
4
Artist Name
Columbus - 2002 Remastered Version
20.1K streams
5
Artist Name
Identity
17.2K streams
111.2K
Streams last week
47.1K
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30.1K
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20.1K
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Columbus - 2002 Remastered Version

Burning Spear
17.2K
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Identity

Burning Spear
16.4K
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11.3K
Streams last week
10.8K
Streams last week
10.4K
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8.8K
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Burning Spear's YouTube Videos

10.4M
Views
BURNING SPEAR - Identity (The World Should Know)
Youtube
10.4M views
Jun 02, 2012
8.9M
Views
Burning Spear - Columbus
Youtube
8.9M views
Sep 21, 2012
3.3M
Views
Burning Spear - Mek We Dweet
Youtube
3.3M views
Apr 18, 2009

Burning Spear's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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Reggae Classics
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One Love
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Black Britain: Windrush Generation
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Reggae 🇯🇲
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🇺🇸 Cali Reggae @calireggaespotify
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Burning Spear's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events39 Events

May
24-26
California Roots Festival
United States
USA
, Monterey • N/A N/A
May
24
Burning Spear at Humphreys Concerts by the bay
United States
USA
, San Diego • 1200 - 2500 Public / Outdoor
May
28
Burning Spear at Ventura Music Hall Reserved
United States
USA
, Ventura • 500 - 1200 Hall
May
30
Burning Spear at Orpheum Theater Flagstaff
United States
USA
, Flagstaff • 500 - 1200 Hall
May
31
Burning Spear at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
United States
USA
, Chandler • 500 - 1200 Other
Mar
14-17
Reggae Rise Up Florida
United States
USA
, St Petersburg • N/A N/A
Past
Oct
20
Burning Spear at Zenith Paris
France
FRA
, Paris • 5000 - 10000 Hall
Past
Sep
15-17
Santa Cruz Mountain Sol
United States
USA
, Felton • N/A N/A
Past
Aug
16-22
Rototom Sunsplash
Spain
ESP
, Benicasim • N/A N/A
Past
Aug
12-12
Reggae Sundance
Netherlands
NLD
, Eindhoven • N/A N/A
Past

Burning Spear's Upcoming Events15 Events

  • California Roots Festival festival

    Ice Cube, Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley, E-40, Lupe Fiasco, Rawayana, Stick Figure, Too $hort, Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz, Rebelution, Xavier Rudd, J Boog, Tribal Seeds, Burning Spear, Kabaka Pyramid, Souls Of Mischief, The Green, Pepper, The Expendables, Little Stranger, The Elovaters, DMP, Fortunate Youth, Tropidelic, Living Legends, Arise Roots, Artikal Sound System, Claire Wright, Coyote Island, The Wide Eyed Kids
    USA, Monterey
    Big
  • Burning Spear at Humphreys Concerts by the bay

    Burning Spear
    Humphreys Concerts by the bay
    USA, San Diego
    Public / Outdoor1.2K - 2.5K
  • Burning Spear at Ventura Music Hall Reserved

    Burning Spear, Kabaka Pyramid
    Ventura Music Hall Reserved
    USA, Ventura
    Hall500 - 1.2K
  • Burning Spear at Orpheum Theater Flagstaff

    Burning Spear, Kabaka Pyramid
    Orpheum Theater Flagstaff
    USA, Flagstaff
    Hall500 - 1.2K
  • Burning Spear at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

    Burning Spear
    Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
    USA, Chandler
    Other500 - 1.2K

Burning Spear's Past Events24 Events

  • Reggae Rise Up Florida festival

    Damian Marley, YelaWolf, Lupe Fiasco, Rawayana, SOJA, Stephen Marley, Protoje, Collie Buddz, Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, Steel Pulse, Iration, Lila Iké, Burning Spear, The Green, The Expendables, Little Stranger, Mike Love, Sammy Johnson, KBong, Fortunate Youth, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, SURFER GIRL, Eli Mac, Through The Roots, Johnny Cosmic, Pacific Dub, Artikal Sound System, Seranation, Claire Wright, Dale and the ZDubs, The Ries Brothers, The Kaleidoscope Kid, Cydeways, Sons of Paradise, Boostive, Joey Calderaio, Drifting Roots, The Wide Eyed Kids, The Original Wailers, The Sub Herbs, Ichroniq
    USA, St Petersburg
    Medium
  • Burning Spear at Zenith Paris

    Burning Spear
    Zenith Paris
    FRA, Paris
    Hall5K - 10K
  • Santa Cruz Mountain Sol festival

    Jewel, Burning Spear, KBong, Samantha Fish, Railroad Earth, Johnny Cosmic, Orgone, Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals, Jackie Greene, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Steve Poltz, Wreckless Strangers, The Nth Power, The Coffis Brothers, Tim Bluhm, Vince Herman, Keith Greeninger, Jive Machine, The China Cats
    USA, Felton
    Medium
  • Rototom Sunsplash festival

    Trueno, UB40, Yemi Alade, Protoje, Lia Kali, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Gentleman, Barrington Levy, Capleton, Steel Pulse, Biga ranx, L'Entourloop, Queen Omega, Anthony B, Lila Iké, Burning Spear, Kabaka Pyramid, Nonpalidece, Don Carlos, Stand High Patrol, Dub FX, ZOO, Hollie Cook, Jahneration, Miss Bolivia, Chi Ching Ching, La Fúmiga, Linval Thompson, Dj Karaba, Las Ninyas del Corro, Johnny Osbourne, Vandal, Pongo, Inna De Yard, Lasai, Mad Professor, Sara Lugo, Son Rompe Pera, Josemi Carmona, KIKI MORENTE, Troy Berkley, Paolo Baldini DubFiles, The Pioneers, Jaz Elise, chalart58, Junior Marvin, Fonki Cheff, Gultrah Sound System, Joe Yorke, Iration Steppas, Che Sudaka, Baja Frequencia, Adala, Micah Shemaiah, Gaudi, Dynamq, Keith & Tex, Mutabaruka, Alana Sinkëy, Channel One Sound System, N'ZENG, Blabbermouf, Don Letts, The Northern Lights, Solo Banton, Winston McAnuff, Cedric Myton, Earl Sixteen, Juantxo Skalari & La Rude Band, Indubious, Lone Ranger, Nativa, Train To Roots, KIDDUS I, Sinai Sound System, Boom Boom Fighters, Docta Rythm Selecta, Raggattack, Lady Lykez, Chronic Sound, Maluks, Patricia, Feminine Hi-Fi, Alex Conde, Blackboard Jungle, Cookah P, Jah Version, The Cimarons, Heavy Hammer, Karlixx, 10,000 Lions Sound System, King Addies, Mr Woodnote, The 4'20' Sound, Bass Odyssey, Willi Williams, I Grade DUB, Good Over Evil Prod., Prince Jamo, King Wadada, Aborijah, Geo, Brinsley Forde, The Robotiks, Mystical HiFi, Roberto Sanchez, Drop Collective, DJ Luiz-Dubs, King Original Sound, La Fricativa Sonora, SISTA LIVITY, Sista Argie, DynamiQ, Sistah Vibes, Natty Roots, Joseph Lalibela, Michele Poletto, Selecta Nesta, Nonai Sound, Tasha Rozez, Indy Boca Sound System, Akabu Queens, Mash Masters, Joydan, VARIEDUB, Fully Equipt, Macky Banton, Andy Dubman, Stepper One, Huntin' sound, Unruly Youth Sound, Rough Town, DJ Douds, DJ Golfo De Guinea, Natty Fred, Tunelon Iration, Ks Densjol, Equal Souls Collective, KINGS CROWN SOUND, Dusty Wata, Lady Avocado, DJ Owey, Dub Conductor
    ESP, Benicasim
    Mega
  • Reggae Sundance festival

    Inner Circle, Gentleman, Capleton, Lila Iké, Burning Spear, Yaksta
    NLD, Eindhoven
    Medium

Artists Following Burning Spear

Billy Idol
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UB40

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The Wailers
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O Rappa
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BR • Roots Reggae
Stick Figure
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Konshens
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Stephen Marley
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Afroman

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Afroman
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Afroman
US • Contemporary Hip Hop
Tarrus Riley
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Tarrus Riley
US • Reggae Fusion
Alborosie
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Alborosie
IT • Roots Reggae
Ponto De Equilíbrio
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Ponto De Equilíbrio
BR • Roots Reggae
Morgan Heritage
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Morgan Heritage
JM • Roots Reggae
Tiken Jah Fakoly
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Tiken Jah Fakoly
CI • Roots Reggae
Steel Pulse
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Steel Pulse
GB • Roots Reggae
Julian Marley
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Julian Marley
US • Roots Reggae
Claimed Profile
Tribal Seeds
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Tribal Seeds
US • Roots Reggae
Tony Q Rastafara
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Tony Q Rastafara
ID • Roots Reggae

Morodo

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Morodo
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Morodo
ES • Alternative Hip Hop

SEVAD

DEUReggaeRoots Reggae
SEVAD
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SEVAD
DE • Roots Reggae
Salaam Remi
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Salaam Remi
US • Contemporary Hip Hop
Richie Spice
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Richie Spice
JM • Roots Reggae
Green Lion Crew
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Green Lion Crew
US • Dub
Manudigital
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Manudigital
FR • Roots Reggae
Rita Marley
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Rita Marley
JM • Roots Reggae

Burning Spear's Beatport Songs

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Artist Name
Marcus Garvey (Original Mix)
Released on Aug 24, 2018

Marcus Garvey (Original Mix)

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More about Burning Spear

Overview of Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear

Burning Spear is a well-known reggae musician from Jamaica who made contributions to the Roots Reggae subgenre. His music is distinguished by a deep, rich voice, a special fusion of words that are socially concerned and upbeat tunes, and a following that spans the globe.

The music of Burning Spear is evidence of reggae's ability to bring people together and inspire change. His music has served as an inspiration for generations of activists and music fans alike. His lyrics frequently address issues of social justice and political resistance.

Burning Spear has established himself as one of the most admired and revered artists in reggae music thanks to his distinctive sound and approach. His legacy continues to motivate new generations of musicians and fans alike, and his influence can be heard in the work of countless other artists.

What are the most popular songs for Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear?

Legendary Jamaican reggae artist Burning Spear has amassed an outstanding repertoire of songs that has moved many people. His most well-known songs include "Marcus Garvey," "Hail H.I.M," "Columbus," "The World Should Know," and "Slavery Days." These songs, which capture the artist's distinctive style and message, have become anthems for many people and have experienced tremendous success.

The song "Marcus Garvey" is frequently cited as one of Burning Spear's most important compositions. This song honors the legendary Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey and recognizes his contribution to the Rastafari movement. "Hail H.I.M," a song that honors the Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I, a key figure in Rastafarianism, is another noteworthy track.

The lyrics and strong themes in Burning Spear's music are renowned for frequently addressing social and political topics. The song "The World Should Know" is a moving illustration of this, since it addresses the problems faced by people everywhere and pleads for harmony and peace. The film "Slavery Days," on the other hand, is a potent commentary on the legacy of slavery and its effects on the African diaspora.

Among the other standout songs are "African Teacher," "Mek We Dweet In Dub," "Man In The Hills," "Old Marcus Garvey," and "The Invasion." These songs are well-liked by fans all over the world since they each exhibit Burning Spear's own sound and flair.

Overall, the music of Burning Spear has endured and is still relevant today. He has become a reggae music icon as his message of love, harmony, and social justice continues to be felt by people all over the world.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear?

The renowned Jamaican reggae performer Burning Spear has been enthralling audiences with his music for decades. His most recent recording, "Live in Peru (2013)," features his distinctive roots reggae style and strong vocals. Both older and more recent Burning Spear songs are included on the album, which was recorded live in front of a supportive audience. Fans of Burning Spear won't be let down by this new release.

Burning Spear recently released his most recent album as well as a brand-new song titled "Mommy (2021)". Burning Spear's moving vocals are accompanied by a traditional reggae rhythm in this song, which pays passionate homage to moms everywhere. The song serves as a reminder of the performer's persistent brilliance and his capacity to engage listeners through music.

Although "Live in Peru (2013)" and "Mommy (2021)" are Burning Spear's most recent releases, his back catalog is also worthwhile to peruse. Check out "Calling Rastafari (2009)" and "Living Dub Volume 3 (2012)" if you like roots reggae music, two albums that highlight the artist's stylistic variety and versatility.

Overall, Burning Spear is still an important voice in the reggae music community. His most recent record and single serve as evidence of his unwavering talent and capacity to consistently push the boundaries of the genre. Burning Spear fans won't want to miss these new releases, and those who are unfamiliar with his music will find lots to discover in his back catalog.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear?

Burning Spear, a well-known reggae and roots reggae performer from Jamaica, has performed at a number of prestigious events and festivals all over the world. Rototom Sunsplash, Reggae Geel, Reggae Lake Festival, No Logo Bzh, and No Logo Festival are a few of his famous festival appearances. Burning Spear established himself as one of the greatest living reggae icons during these events by captivating crowds with his soulful and revolutionary music.

Burning Spear has performed at some of the best venues in the world in addition to his festival appearances, including O2 Academy Brixton, House of Blues Boston, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Roseland Theater, and The Masonic San Francisco. He gave powerful performances in various settings that astounded the crowds. People of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds were moved by his rich, soulful voice and stirring lyrics, which delivered a message of hope, justice, and love.

Burning Spear's concert at the Rototom Sunsplash event in Spain stands out as one of his most unforgettable performances. He performed several of his most well-known songs, including "Marcus Garvey," "Slavery Days," and "Jah Is My Driver." Every line was sung along to by the audience, and Burning Spear's enthusiasm was contagious.

Overall, the reggae genre and music fans all over the world have been greatly influenced by Burning Spear's songs and live performances. His reputation as a true reggae pioneer is still as strong as ever, and his message of love, peace, and justice continues to inspire people today.

Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear?

The renowned Jamaican reggae musician Burning Spear has worked with a variety of musicians over the course of his career. The collaboration "CONFUSE" with DanLadi Rock sticks out the most among these. Burning Spear's distinctive roots reggae sound and DanLadi Rock's distinctive vocals combine powerfully on this song. These two musicians' collaboration results in a powerful and affecting sound.

The song "CONFUSE" calls attention to the uncertainty and disarray of contemporary society and challenges listeners to stand up to oppression and injustice through its lyrics. Together with DanLadi Rock's soaring vocals, Burning Spear delivers a potent performance that results in a memorable song that is both thought-provoking and emotionally intense.

In general, Burning Spear's partnerships have aided in extending the influence and global appeal of reggae music. His artistic partnerships with other musicians have produced some of the most enduring and potent music of our time. Check out Burning Spear's collaborations, such as "CONFUSE" with DanLadi Rock, if you enjoy reggae or roots music.

What do people also ask about Roots Reggae musician Burning Spear?


Where is Burning Spear now?

In 2022, Burning Spear resumed traveling and performed in cities where he built his career more than 40 years prior. In July, the 77-year-old singer began his return tour in California before moving on to Rototom Sunsplash in Spain.


Is Burning Spear still performing?

Burning Spear confirmed his comeback to the stage in 2022, with performances planned for California in July, the Rototom Sunsplash event in Spain, and the 'Welcome to Jamrock' cruise in December.


How old is Burning Spear today?

78 years (March 1, 1945)


Is Burning Spear retired?

Burning Spear declared his retirement in May 2016 and hasn't appeared on stage for a while, so he might be retired.


Why is it called Burning Spear?

The first president of Kenya and an African liberation fighter known as "burning spear" at the time, Jomo Kenyatta, inspired the name.


Who are the original members of Burning Spear?

Burning Spear originally consisted of bass singer Rupert Willington and tenor Delroy Hinds.


Where is Burning Spear born?

Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica


When did Burning Spear started music?

Burning Spear started recording music in 1969.


When did burning spear started music?

Burning Spear is a well-known Jamaican reggae artist who began producing music in 1969.


How do you activate burning spear?

By keying Down, Back, 4/B, and Circle, the Burning Spear can be summoned. As a result, all spear attacks will do more damage and Scorpion's spear will ignite. A flash of Nether Flame will be produced surrounding Scorpion when Burning Spear is amplified.