Kashif

(1956-2016)

American musician

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Kashif Saleem (born Michael Jones; December 26, 1956 – September 25, 2016) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, record producer, artist, composer, author, director and educator from New York City. At age 15, Kashif joined B. T. Express and performed on stages around the world. He studied Islam and changed his name from Michael Jones to Kashif, which means discoverer and inventor. He crafted his own distinctive sound and later signed with Arista Records enjoying success as a solo artist.

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Born	Michael Jones 26 December 1956 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Died	25 September 2016 (aged 59) Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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