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Who is Augustus Pablo? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Horace Michael Swaby (21 June 1953 – 18 May 1999), also known as Augustus Pablo, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub composer, performer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was active from the 1970s until his death. He was known for playing the melodica.

Quick facts about Augustus Pablo

  • Full name: Augustus Pablo
  • Born: 1954-06-21
  • Nationality: Jamaica
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q467250

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Who is Augustus Pablo?

Horace Michael Swaby (21 June 1953 – 18 May 1999), also known as Augustus Pablo, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub composer, performer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

What nationality is Augustus Pablo?

Augustus Pablo is Jamaica.

When was Augustus Pablo born?

Augustus Pablo was born on 1954-06-21.

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