Music is supposed to create an associate level, wherein I and you and you and I can associate without any misunderstanding. Burning Spear Read Quote
Having a band was part of my heart’s desire, musically. Within myself, I was saying that, ‘Not until you have a band for yourself can you maintain the standard of your songs,’ and the sound become a foundation. You don’t have to feel around for two or three weeks for the sound because the foundation is already built. Burning Spear Read Quote
I feel that no one should be ashamed or have fear or doubt within themselves when they speak about the roots or Africa wherein I and I originate from. It’s like an individual who tries to disown himself, and to me, it is a form of defeat by disowning yourself. Burning Spear Read Quote
Every musician tries to blend in some reggae. It’s the only music that brings all people together, different races, different religions. Burning Spear Read Quote
Reggae music don’t really focus on one thing, you know. If reggae music is speaking about the struggle of people, and the suffering, it don’t mean black people. It mean people in general. Burning Spear Read Quote
As a person, I’ve been in the business since 1969, and I never remember getting an honest count based upon how many records been sold for Burning Spear. Burning Spear Read Quote
