Isaiah Kehinde Dairo was born in 1931 in Nigeria. He formed the Morning Star Orchestra in 1954. In the early 1960s, he changed the name of the band to I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spot Band. His influence on juju, including introduction of the accordion, slide guitar, and talking drum and singing in regional dialects, earned him the moniker "The Father of Juju Music."
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Profile, discography, and related artists.
Tribute to the first international star of African music by Andrew C. Frankel, includes photograph, audio sample, and links.
Biography of the influential musician.
Article by Benson Corporo Okagbare. Includes photographs.
(January 01, 1983)
Biography of the influential musician.
Profile, discography, and related artists.
Tribute to the first international star of African music by Andrew C. Frankel, includes photograph, audio sample, and links.
Article by Benson Corporo Okagbare. Includes photographs.
(January 01, 1983)
