Kashif (Multi-Instrumentalist/Singer/Songwriter/Record Producer/Artist/Composer/Author/Director/Educator) (dec 26, 1956 – sep 25, 2016)
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Kashif Saleem (born Michael Jones; December 26, 1956 – September 25, 2016) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, record producer, artist, composer, author, director and educator from New York City. As a teenager, Kashif joined the funk group B. T. Express. He studied Islam and changed his name from Michael Jones to Kashif.[4] He later signed with Arista Records enjoying success as a solo artist.Together with Stevie Wonder, he was considered a pioneer in urban music thanks to his specific synthesizer technology approach and the introduction of MIDI in his production.
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dec 26, 1956
sep 25, 2016
~ 59 years