Burning Spear
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About
Jamaican reggae artist who has released more than twenty albums during his influential, multi-decade career. He won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album for his 2009 release "Jah Is Real".
Before Fame
He was convinced by Bob Marley to try out for the Studio One record label in 1969.
Trivia
He and his wife founded the Burning Music record label in the early 2000's.
Family Life
He married Sonia Rodney, who has also been his manager.
Associated With
He was an follower of Jamaican social and political activist Marcus Garvey.
