Some people see life as many steps up and try to forget where they are coming from, you understand? A little step… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Music is creation. In reggae the lyric, the music itself, arrangement, that vibe, such melody - everything within the music moves the… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I've been singing about love a long time now, because my kind of love carries a different flavor. My lyrics are not so outrageous… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
My outspoken beliefs have been embraced, but I don't consider myself an activist. Maybe people consider me as that, but it's not anything outrageous… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Music is supposed to create an associate level, wherein I and you and you and I can associate without any misunderstanding. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I love what I do: there is no pressure. The music doesn't like pressure. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
People have been listening to Burning Spear for a long time now, and they know who I am and what I stand for. Yes,… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I feel that no one should be ashamed or have fear or doubt within themselves when they speak about the roots or Africa wherein… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
The kind of music I'm dealing with is more a long-term music. Sometimes a little discourage runs along on your thought, but I am… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I usually listen to various kind of singers. Curtis Mayfield was my favorite. James Brown, Tina Turner, queen of soul, I started to get… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Every musician tries to blend in some reggae. It's the only music that brings all people together, different races, different religions. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
We don't need no more danger, we don't need no more difficulties, we don't need no more misunderstanding, and we don't need no more… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
When Marcus Garvey spoke about self-reliance, he wasn't only talking about people of colour. It's like self-reliance in general, for anyone. Just keep moving… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
