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Calling Rastafari
Reggae / Dub · 1999 · 11 tracks · 53m

Calling Rastafari

Burning Spear

Grammy-winning roots reggae defined by stately brass, hypnotic chanting, and a clean, warm production that feels both ancient and modern.

August 24, 1999 · fnac.com

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A dignified and deeply serene spiritual meditation anchored by heavy, rhythmic grooves.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 53m
01
As It Is
4:55
02
Hallelujah (extended mix)
6:30
03
House of Reggae
4:37
04
Let’s Move
4:37
05
Brighten My Vision
4:46
06
You Want Me To
4:57
07
Calling Rastafari
3:49
08
Sons of He (extended mix)
5:54
09
Statue of Liberty
3:35
10
Own Security
4:21
11
Holy Man (extended mix)
5:45
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the brass section punctuates the hypnotic vocal refrain on 'Hallelujah', creating a bridge between reggae and spiritual jazz.
The deep, resonant bass line on 'Calling Rastafari' that anchors Winston Rodney's rhythmic chanting into a trance-like state.
The seamless transition into the dub-heavy extended section of 'Sons of He', where the vocals dissolve into echoing fragments.
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