Artist
I.K. Dairo
2 releases · 4 collaborators · 1 labels
- Real name
- Isaiah Kehinde Dairo
- Date active
- 1988 – 2000
- Relevance
- Extremely Low, very weak ties with the core cluster (here through one or more shared credits)
Bio
Isaiah Kehinde Dairo M.B.E. (January 6, 1931, Offa, Nigeria - February 7, 1996, Efon-Alaiye, Nigeria) was a Nigerian musician known as the father of juju for his role in establishing that musical style, which eventually displaced West African highlife as Nigeria's national sound.
Sideman in the first juju band in 1942, then musical apprentice under Ojoge Daniel (1947-1957).
Bandleader of Morning Star Orchestra, later the Blue Spots (1957-1996).
Professor of ethnomusicology at University of Washington (Seattle, USA) (1994-1995).
The title of M.B.E (Member of the British Empire) was bestowed by Queen Elisabeth in 1963 for Dairo musical achievements.
Sideman in the first juju band in 1942, then musical apprentice under Ojoge Daniel (1947-1957).
Bandleader of Morning Star Orchestra, later the Blue Spots (1957-1996).
Professor of ethnomusicology at University of Washington (Seattle, USA) (1994-1995).
The title of M.B.E (Member of the British Empire) was bestowed by Queen Elisabeth in 1963 for Dairo musical achievements.
Member of
I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots
I. K. Dairo & His African Rhythm Stars
I.K. Dairo (Artist)
Title
Year
Label
Preview
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Konkombe (The Nigerian Pop Music Scene)Year: 2000 Preview: No Label: Shanachie
Role: Performance for Various
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Konkombe - The Nigerian Pop Music SceneYear: 1988 Preview: No Label: Shanachie
Role: Authorship with Fela Kuti / King Sunny Ade / Lijadu Sisters / Sonny Okosun