Abdul Wadud (musician)

Abdul Wadud (born Ronald Earsall DeVaughn; April 30, 1947 – August 10, 2022) was an American cellist known for his work in jazz and classical settings. Jazz musician and fellow composer Tomeka Reid hailed Abdul Wadud's "Camille" in a 2020 feature in the New York Times on music that one could play to make friends fall in love with the cello.

Abdul Wadud
Wadud in 1976
Background information
Birth nameRonald Earsall DeVaughn
Born(1947-04-30)April 30, 1947
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 2022(2022-08-10) (aged 75)
Cleveland
GenresJazz, avant-garde jazz, classical
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Cello
Years active1965–2022

His son is R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn.

Wadud died on August 10, 2022, at the age of 75.

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