Asadata Dafora Sierra Leonean Musician
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| First Name |
Asadata
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| Last Name |
Dafora
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| Birthday |
4th August, 1890
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| Birthplace |
Freetown, Sierra Leone
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| Died |
4th March, 1965
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| Place of Death |
Harlem, New York City
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Nationality |
Sierra Leonean
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| Occupation Text |
Song writer, producer, social activist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
African drum music, dance music
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| Year(s) Active |
1929–1960
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Austin Dafora Horton (4 August 1890 – 4 March 1965) also known as Asadata Dafora was a Sierra Leonean multidisciplinary musician. He was one of the first Africans to introduce African drumming music to the United States, beginning in the early 1930s. His artistic endeavours spanned multiple disciplines, but he is best remembered for his work in dance and music.
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