I.K. Dairo

I.K. Dairo

voc, acc, g, NG
World
A.k.a. Isaiah Kehinde Dairo

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.

Instruments

Vocals
Accordion
Guitar

Genres

World
R&B/Soul
Folk

Plays With

I. K. Dairo & His African Rhythm Stars

I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots

Popular Tracks

Mo Sorire (I Have Been Blessed) on Ashiko by I.K. Dairo

Okan mi yo ninu oluwa on The Best of I.K. Dairo by I.K. Dairo

Okan mi yin oba orun on The Best of I.K. Dairo by I.K. Dairo

I Remember My Darling on In the 60’s, Vol. 1 by I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots Band

Fona Mi Han Mi (Show My Me Path) on Ashiko by I.K. Dairo

Ijo Olomo on The Best of I.K. Dairo by I.K. Dairo

Baba mi gba nba sako on The Best of I.K. Dairo by I.K. Dairo

Kosoro Feleda Mi on In the 60’s, Vol. 1 by I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots Band

Salome (A Women's Name) on Ashiko by I.K. Dairo

Rora Feso Jaiye on In the 60’s, Vol. 1 by I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots Band

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Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Juju Master I.K. Dairo Mbe	I.K. Dairo	1990	Compil.
Konkombe - The Nigerian Pop Music Scene	Fela Kuti / King Sunny Ade / I.K. Dairo / Lijadu Sisters / Sonny Okosun	1988	Album
Eba Mi Yo Sese	I.K. Dairo	1979	Album
Juju Music Of I.K. Dairo	I.K. Dairo	1962	Album

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