Burning Spear, Ziggy Marley Do the Reggae Tour ‘historic’
Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:10 AM
Ziggy Marley is labelling his upcoming tour with reggae legend, Burning Spear, as “historic”
“A historic reggae experience! @ziggymarley & @officialburningspear hit the road together. More revelations of @officialburningspear and I reasoning. I love listening to the masters talk,” Ziggy posted on Instagram one week ago.
He then shared a video clip of Burning Spear, talking about the music. “This is what we do. We are singers, artistes and players of instruments. We are music,” Burning Spear, whose real name is Winston Rodney said.
Burning Spear, who was a friend of Ziggy’s father, reggae icon Bob Marley, added, “The people expect to see us. As long as that availability is there, we need to show ourselves to the people ... for is they who make us ... they who make us into what we is, or what we are today, by supporting us that’s the way it goes. Is one people ... and this music is for the people and the people is for the music.
The 25-date, Do The Reggae Tour which will wend its way across the U.S. kicks off on September 16 in Baltimore, MD at the Pier Six Pavilion. It makes stops in states such as North Carolina, New York, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Oregon and others. The tour ends on October 19, in Irvine, CA at Great Park Live.
“This vibrant and soulful tour will celebrate the rich legacy of reggae music while bringing its powerful messages of love, unity, and resistance to audiences across North America.
“Fans can expect unforgettable performances, timeless classics, and the electrifying energy that only live reggae can deliver. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the scene, the Do The Reggae Tour 2025 promises a powerful, uplifting, and truly unforgettable experience,” a press release stated.
Roots reggae singer and musician, Burning Spear, is known for his Rastafarian messages and strong advocacy for black unity. He was influenced by the life and work of National Hero Marcus Garvey and his tribute song to the activist has earned a place among reggae’s greatest anthems.
It was Bob Marley who advised Burning Spear to audition for Coxsone Dodd and that resulted in his first single, Door Peep, in 1969 for Studio One. He has since released numerous influential albums, including the Grammy-winning Calling Rastafari and Jah is Real. Burning Spear has been nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards.
After announcing his retirement in May 2016, Burning Spear was persuaded to do two major shows in 2022 – Rototom Sunsplash in August and the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise in December.