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Olu Dara
American cornetist, guitarist, and singer
Olu Dara | |
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| Birth name | Charles Jones III |
| Born | (1941-01-12) January 12, 1941 (age 84) Louisville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, cornet, trumpet, harmonica, drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
Musical artist
Olu Dara Jones (born Charles Jones III; January 12, 1941) is an American cornetist, guitarist, and singer.
He is the father of rapper Nas.
Early life
Olu Dara was born Charles Jones III on January 12, 1941, in Natchez, Mississippi.[1][2] His mother, Ella Mae Jones, was born in Canton, Mississippi. His father, Charlie R Jones, born in Natchez,[2] was a traveling musician, and sang with The Melodiers, a vocal quartet with a guitarist.[3]
As a child, Dara took piano and clarinet lessons.
He studied at Tennessee State University, in Olu Dara Bio, Net Worth, Wiki, Age, Family, Facts HAVI