Английская Википедия:Fatai Rolling Dollar
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox musical artist Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, known professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described by the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."[1][2][3]
Biography
He started his musical career in 1953 and had mentored a number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and the late Orlando Owoh. He was known for his dexterity at playing the guitar, Rolling Dollar's last major hit was "Won Kere Si Number Wa".
In 1957, he formed an eight-piece band called Fatai Rolling Dollar and his African Rhythm Band, and they recorded numerous seven-inch singles for Phillips West Africa Records.[4]
Death
He died peacefully in his sleep. He was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos[5] He was the oldest surviving music artist in Nigeria.[4]
Discography
Album
| Year | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Returns[6] | Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. |
| 2004 | Won Kere Si Number[7] | Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. |
| 2010 | Beleke[8] | 51 Lex Records |
References
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Samuel Abulude, "Nigeria: Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar – a Music Icon", AllAfrica, 16 June 2013.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 4,0 4,1 "Highlife singer, Fatai Rolling Dollar dies @ 85", Vanguard, 12 June 2013.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ Fatai Rolling Dollar releases 'Return'
- ↑ Fatai Rolling Dollar - Won Kere Si Number
- ↑ 51Lex Records Presents Beleke - Apple Music
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