I.K. Dairo

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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. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

Ashiko

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The Best of I.K. Dairo

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In the 60’s, Vol. 1

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Nigeria & Ghana

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Nigeria And Ghana

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EMI IBA LEGBERUN AHON

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Definitive Dairo

Juju Master

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and his Blue Spots

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Rough Guide To The Music Of Nigeria And Ghana

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Greatest Hits of I.K. Dairo

The Green Eagles of Nigeria

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