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Charles (Olu Dara) Jones, Ill

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Birthplace: Natchez, Mississippi, United States
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Son of Charles Jones, Il
Ex-husband of Fannie Ann Jones
Father of Nas and Private
Brother of Private

Occupation: Musician, cornetist, guitarist, and singer
Managed by: Linda Kathleen Thompson, (c)
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About Olu Dara

Olu Dara Jones (born Charles Jones III; January 12, 1941) is an American cornetist, guitarist and singer. He is the father of rapper Nas.


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Olu Dara's Timeline

1947
January 12, 1947
Natchez, Mississippi, United States
1973
September 14, 1973
Crown Heights, New York, Kings County, New York, United States