Musician Dictionary

Nitty Gritty

Jamaican musician (1957–1991) · Reggae singer

DescriptionJamaican musician (1957–1991)
Source: Wikidata
Born1957
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKingston
Source: Wikidata
Died1991-06-24
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBrooklyn
Source: Wikidata
AreaJamaica
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryJM
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipJamaica
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger-songwriter
Source: Wikidata
Genresreggae
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Holness K. Gritty Knitty Gritty N. Gritty Nitty Grietty Nitty K. Nitty-Gritty

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Identifiers

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