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When did Donny Hathaway start making music?

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Donny Hathaway's first song “The Ghetto - Part 2 - Mono” released in 1969.


Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer and songwriter. Born in Chicago, he was raised in St. Louis by his grandmother. He attended Howard University and studied music after received a fine arts scholarship.

He found work as a songwriter, session musician and producer for Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom... Read More
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