Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Summary
Linton Kwesi Johnson was born on August 24, 1952[1], in Chapelton[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], poet[4], writer[5], songwriter[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,814 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 1952[9]
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[10]
- Occupation: composer[11], musician[12], reggae musician[13]
- Field of work: poetry[14], music[15]
- Educated at: Goldsmiths, University of London[16], Tulse Hill School[17]
- Award received: Golden PEN Award[18], Silver Musgrave Medal[19], Order of Distinction[20], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21], PEN Pinter Prize[22], Cholmondeley Award[23]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: dub poetry[26]
- Record label: Island Records[27]
- Discography: Linton Kwesi Johnson discography[28]
- Commons category: Linton Kwesi Johnson[29]
- Family name: Johnson[30]
- Given name: Linton[31], Kwesi[32]
- Official website: http://www.lkjrecords.com/[33]
- Instrument: voice[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Start of work period: 1978[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[37]
- Copyright representative: PRS for Music[38]
Why It Matters
Linton Kwesi Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Linton Kwesi Johnson born?
Linton Kwesi Johnson was born in Chapelton[2].
What did Linton Kwesi Johnson do for work?
Linton Kwesi Johnson worked as a singer[3], poet[4], writer[5], songwriter[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Linton Kwesi Johnson go to school?
Linton Kwesi Johnson was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[16] and Tulse Hill School[17].
What awards did Linton Kwesi Johnson receive?
Honors received include Golden PEN Award[18], Silver Musgrave Medal[19], Order of Distinction[20], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21].