About Olu Dara
Born 1941. Olu Dara is an American singer-songwriter, trumpeter, jazz musician, guitarist, jazz guitarist and singer.
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Early life Olu Dara was born Charles Jones III on January 12, 1941, in Natchez, Mississippi. His mother, Ella Mae Jones, was born in Canton, Mississippi. His father, Charlie R. Jones, born in Natchez,
As a child, Dara took piano and clarinet lessons. He studied at Tennessee State University, initially a pre-med major, switching to music theory and composition. which means "The Lord is good" in the Yoruba language. 2021 The Boyé Multi-National Crusade for Harmony, Julius Hemphill
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Who is Olu Dara?
American musician
When was Olu Dara born?
Olu Dara was born on 12 January 1941 in Natchez.
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Olu Dara is a singer-songwriter, trumpeter, jazz musician, guitarist, jazz guitarist and singer.
What nationality is Olu Dara?
Olu Dara is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olu Dara. https://biography.guide/olu-dara/
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