Burning Spear to Perform at Rootsyardd Dub and Night Market

Burning Spear, one of the world’s most well-known and enduring roots reggae artists, will take the stage at the Rootsyardd Dub and Night Market at Skallywag Bay in Chaguaramas on November 16.

About the Artist

A 79-year-old reggae icon, Burning Spear has been making music for over 50 years and has won two Grammy Awards: the coveted Best Reggae CD award in 2000 for Calling Rastafari and the Jah Is Real CD in 2009. He has received 12 Grammy nominations in all.

Burning Spear has made an unparalleled musical contribution, acknowledged for paving the path for several current reggae performers. The St. Ann, Jamaica-born foundation artist is well-known across the world for early 1970s singles including Slavery Days and Marcus Garvey, which are still well-liked by all reggae lovers.

About the Event

The event, called The Gift of Sound, is powered solely by Rootsyardd. As the local and regional reggae community prepares for what is seen as a once-in-a-lifetime stage spectacle, there is a great deal of excitement leading up to Spear’s eagerly anticipated appearance.

Supporting Acts

Reggae musician Jah Defender, whose most recent album, Chant Down Babylon, was produced by King Stoney and 85db Records, will join the cast alongside the famous Spear. The Nyahbinghi Drummers will also join veteran crooners Wadi Gad and Tafari Wisdom.

About Rootsyardd

Rootsyardd Dub has been regularly hosting night markets with dub, rock, and roots music played exclusively on vinyl using analog speakers since its founding six years ago. For Jude Patrick, the director of Rootsyardd, and all its ardent admirers, Burning Spear’s music is very important.

Event Details

Skallywag Bay opens its gates at 4 p.m., and the performance starts at 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Islandetickets.com and the Rootsyardd box office in Skallywag Bay. The box office is open from Friday to Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to ten o’clock, and Wednesday and Thursday from noon to ten o’clock.

Conclusion

This is a unique opportunity to see one of the world’s most legendary reggae artists perform live. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the Gift of Sound.

FAQs

Q: Who is the main performer at the event?

A: Burning Spear, a world-renowned roots reggae artist, will be the main performer.

Q: What time does the event start?

A: The performance starts at 9 p.m.

Q: Where can I buy tickets?

A: Tickets can be purchased at Islandetickets.com and the Rootsyardd box office in Skallywag Bay.

Q: What is the opening hour for the box office?

A: The box office is open from Friday to Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to ten o’clock, and Wednesday and Thursday from noon to ten o’clock.