Burning Spear eyes 14th Grammy nomination with Call On Me

Call On Me (Live) is among the 119 albums being considered for nomination at next year’s ceremony. The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammys, will announce the five nominees on November 16. Earning a 14th nod would be special for the legendary singer-songwriter, who won in 2000 and 2009 with Calling Rastafari and Jah is Real , respectively. “It would be an awesome deal if we make the final cut. This album is very personal to us,” said Patricia Elliott, a member of Spear’s management. “The album was made to bring awareness to dementia which Mrs Rodney is afflicted with.

” Elliott told Observer Online that Sonia Rodney, Spear’s wife, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago at age 62. She was the 82 year-old roots artiste’s manager for many years and oversaw his Burning Music Productions. The New York-based Elliott, who is Sonia’s sister, said Burning Spear is his wife’s caregiver. It was Elliott who suggested the concept for Call On Me (Live) which was released in April. It hears Spear collaborating on a live track of one of most famous songs with acts such as Alpha Blondy, Jesse Royal, Julian Marley and Luciano. “I presented it to Spear and he did not hesitate. The 15 other artistes on the album had no hesitation once we explained the purpose of the album,” Elliott disclosed. “All for charity. They assumed the costs for their contributions. We don't…