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I.K. Dairo
I.K. Dairo
Born: Jan 1, 1930 in Offa, Nigeria
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Died: Feb 7, 1996
Genre: World
Styles: Juju, Afro-Pop
Biography: Considered by many to be the "father of juju" for his many innovations, Isaiah Kehinde Dairo was born in Kwara State, Nigeria, in 1931. One story has it that his lifelong love of music stemmed from a drum that his father, a carpenter, made for him in his youth and that accompanied him wherever he went. ...Read full biography
Ashiko
Ashiko
Released: 1992
Label: Psychobaby Records
Critics' Rating:
The leader (and one of the creators) of the juju sound, IK Dairo (master of the British Empire) recorded Ashiko in 1992 after finding an overwhelmingly willing audience for his music while on tour in the ...Read full review
I Remember
I Remember
Released: 1991
Label: Music of the World
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Recorded after a studio absence of over 15 years, I Remember is a confident return to form -- though not quite on par with Dairo's finest work, the album remains true to juju's roots, and Dairo's claims ...Read full review
More I.K. Dairo albums: Main Albums (2), Compilations (3)
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