Burning Spear – Deep Cuts and Hidden Gems

Burning Spear—born Winston Rodney in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica—is not just a reggae artist; he is a vessel of history, resistance, and Rastafari wisdom. While his better-known songs, such as "Marcus Garvey," "Columbus," and "Slavery Days," defined 1970s roots reggae, there’s a rich body of lesser-known tracks that offer just as much power, insight, and sonic magic.

This one-hour mix delves into a deeper catalog: unreleased takes, dub versions, extended disco mixes, and forgotten B-sides that still resonate with Spear’s unwavering spiritual and political voice. These are songs for those ready to go beneath the surface.

PLAYLIST

1. Burning Spear - Call On You

2. Burning Spear - Swell Head

3. Burning Spear - Foggy Road

4. Burning Spear - Institution (Disco Mix)

5. Burning Spear - Workshop (Red Gold And Green)

6. Burning Spear - Travelling

7. Burning Spear - Free Black People

8. Burning Spear - Farther East Of Jack (Old Marcus Garvey)

9. Burning Spear - Spear Burning

10. Burning Spear - Dub Man

11. Burning Spear - Natural (Version)

12. Burning Spear - Jah No Dead (Disco Mix)

13. Burning Spear - Marcus Senior

14. Burning Spear - Do The Reggae (12" Inch mix)

15. Burning Spear - The Whole We A Suffer