Danny Barker
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Summary
Danny Barker was born on January 13, 1909[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on March 13, 1994[3], in New Orleans[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], banjoist[6], jazz musician[7], jazz guitarist[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: composer[14]
- Field of work: jazz[15]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Member of: American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.)[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19]
- Commons category: Danny Barker[20]
- Family name: Barker[21]
- Given name: Daniel[22], Moses[23]
- Work location: New Orleans[24]
- Instrument: banjo[25], guitar[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[29]
- P14750: E945-B077-963D-66C7-E2B6[30]
Why It Matters
Danny Barker has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Danny Barker born?
Danny Barker was born in New Orleans[2].
Where did Danny Barker die?
Danny Barker passed away in New Orleans[4].
What did Danny Barker do for work?
Danny Barker worked as a singer-songwriter[5], banjoist[6], jazz musician[7], jazz guitarist[8], and singer[9].
What awards did Danny Barker receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[16].