(1940-02-22)22 February 1940[1] Nyamagongo, Mara Region, Tanzania[1]
Died
17 May 2006(2006-05-17) (aged 66)[1] Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya
Genres
Benga
soukous
Occupation(s)
Singer
guitarist
Years active
1965–2006
Musical artist
Daniel Owino Misiani (22 February 1940 – 17 May 2006) was a Tanzanian-born musician based in Kenya, where he led the Shirati Jazz collective. He was known as the "King of History" in Kenya; overseas and in Tanzania, he was known as "the grandfather of benga", which he pioneered.
^ abcJon Lusk (24 July 2006). "D.O. Misiani 'Grandfather' of benga music". The Independent. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010.
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