In this reasoning legendary Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist, arranger and musician Burning Spear starts by speaking about brother influencing him musically, learning of his own abilities to sing, and creating music in his grandmother’s yard, and his introduction to Marcus Garvey.
Next, Spear shares advice he received from Bob Marley, talks about his struggle at Studio One, working with Jack Ruby, and experiences while signed to island records. Spear also speak about his being a musical arranger on all his productions.
Later in the reasoning Burning Spear speaks about the meanings in his songs ‘Don;t Sell Out’ from his Appointment WIth Majesty and ‘As It Is’ from his Calling Rastafari album. Spear also speaks about why he went back on tour and his long process of creating music.
Elsewhere, in the reasoning Burning Spear speak about new album, influence and importance of Marcus Garvey. Spear also advocates for Jamaica to have public holiday honoring the Hon. Marcus ‘Mosiah’ Garvey.