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St Ann's Bay, St Ann

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Capital of St Ann and birthplace of Marcus Garvey and of Winston Rodney (Burning Spear), whose roots-reggae drew directly on the town's Garveyite heritage.

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David Katz, Solid Foundation; Rough Guide to Reggae; Jamaica Gleaner.

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Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey (official audio)

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