Did you know? Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Burning Spear rocked the reggae world, releasing acclaimed albums such as Social Living (1978), Hail H.I.M. (1980), and Resistance (1985). He has won two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album; one in 2000 for Calling Rastafari, and one for 2009’s Jah Is Real. He has been nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards and was awarded the Jamaican government’s Order of Distinction for outstanding services to music in 2007.

Burning Spear is also a dedicated anti-racism activist and philanthropist. He has been involved in various social and political causes throughout his career, including the fight against apartheid in South Africa, the struggle for independence in Zimbabwe, and his campaign to raise awareness of the teachings of Marcus Garvey.