Olu Dara | |
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| Birth name | Charles Jones III |
| Born | January 12, 1941 Louisville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, cornet, trumpet, harmonica, drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
Olu Dara Jones (born Charles Jones III; January 12, 1941) is an American cornetist, guitarist, and singer. He is the father of rapper Nas.