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Mistress Music

Burning Spear · 1988

37 min · 10 tracks · dub music ยท roots reggae

A vibrant fusion of roots reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that resonate with cultural depth.

Mistress Music is an album by Burning Spear, released in 1988. A vibrant fusion of roots reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that resonate with cultural depth. The album is notable for its authentic representation of roots reggae, contributing to the genre's identity in the late 1980s. It received positive critical acclaim, further cementing Burning Spear's legacy and influencing subsequent artists within the reggae scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mistress Music sound like?

A vibrant fusion of roots reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that resonate with cultural depth. Rooted in dub music and roots reggae.

What makes Mistress Music by Burning Spear notable?

The album is notable for its authentic representation of roots reggae, contributing to the genre's identity in the late 1980s. It received positive critical acclaim, further cementing Burning Spear's legacy and influencing subsequent artists within the reggae scene. By 1988, Burning Spear was a well-established figure in roots reggae, following the success of albums like 'Marcus Garvey' and 'Living Dub'. 'Mistress Music' marked a continuation of his exploration into socially conscious themes and deep musicality, solidifying his position as a key voice in reggae music during this era.

How many songs are on Mistress Music?

Mistress Music has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·37:32

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tell the Children Standout 3:55
  • 2 Leader 3:31
  • 3 Woman I Love You 3:52
  • 4 One Way 3:22
  • 5 Negril 4:06
  • 6 Mistress Music Standout 3:54
  • 7 Love Garvey Standout 3:53
  • 8 Tell Me Tell Me 3:44
  • 9 Say You Are in Love 3:44
  • 10 Fly Me to the Moon 3:30

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Genre

dub music, roots reggae

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Artist Origin

Jamaica

Runtime

37 min 32 sec