Korla Pandit (September 16, 1921 – October 2, 1998), born John Roland
Redd, was a musician, composer, pianist, organist and television pioneer
of national notability. Known as the Godfather of Exotica, Redd claimed
to be a French-Indian from New Delhi; however, he was actually "one of
the first African-American television stars."
Raised in small towns in Missouri, Redd performed in Los Angeles in the 1940s under the stage name "Juan Rolando" in order to be admitted to the white-only musicians' union and obtain more work. Later, Redd performed from the late 1940s through the 1990s by calling himself "Korla Pandit" and passing as a French-Indian musician. Redd became an early celebrity by playing the piano and the organ on television. While Redd's wife and some African-American colleagues knew of his true heritage, it was not revealed to his sons or to the public during his lifetime.
Raised in small towns in Missouri, Redd performed in Los Angeles in the 1940s under the stage name "Juan Rolando" in order to be admitted to the white-only musicians' union and obtain more work. Later, Redd performed from the late 1940s through the 1990s by calling himself "Korla Pandit" and passing as a French-Indian musician. Redd became an early celebrity by playing the piano and the organ on television. While Redd's wife and some African-American colleagues knew of his true heritage, it was not revealed to his sons or to the public during his lifetime.
Korla Pandit (16 de septiembre de 1921 - 2 de octubre de 1998), nacido
John Roland Redd, era músico, compositor, pianista, organista y pionero
de la notación nacional. Conocido como el padrino de Exótica, Redd
afirmó ser un francés-indio de Nueva Delhi; sin embargo, él era en
realidad "una de las primeras estrellas de televisión afroamericanas".
Criado en pequeñas ciudades de Missouri, Redd se presentó en Los Ángeles en la década de 1940 bajo el nombre artístico de "Juan Rolando" para ser admitido en el sindicato de músicos blancos y obtener más trabajo. Más tarde, Redd se presentó desde finales de la década de 1940 hasta la década de 1990 llamándose a sí mismo "Korla Pandit" y falleciendo como músico franco-indio. Redd se convirtió en una celebridad temprana al tocar el piano y el órgano en la televisión. Si bien la esposa de Redd y algunos colegas afroamericanos sabían de su verdadera herencia, no fue revelada a sus hijos o al público durante su vida.
Criado en pequeñas ciudades de Missouri, Redd se presentó en Los Ángeles en la década de 1940 bajo el nombre artístico de "Juan Rolando" para ser admitido en el sindicato de músicos blancos y obtener más trabajo. Más tarde, Redd se presentó desde finales de la década de 1940 hasta la década de 1990 llamándose a sí mismo "Korla Pandit" y falleciendo como músico franco-indio. Redd se convirtió en una celebridad temprana al tocar el piano y el órgano en la televisión. Si bien la esposa de Redd y algunos colegas afroamericanos sabían de su verdadera herencia, no fue revelada a sus hijos o al público durante su vida.
Tracks:
A1 - Espana
Written By – Roberts
A2 - No Me Quiero Tantos
Written-By – Folktune
A3 - Festival Of Flowers
Written-By – Folktune
A4 - Orchids In The Moonlight
Written-By – Kahn, Youmans
A5 - Estrillita
Written-By – Ponce
A6 - Granada
Written-By – Lara
B1 - La Comparsita
Written-By – Rodriquez
B2 - It Happened In Monterey
Written-By – Rose, Wayne
B3 - Las Mananitas
Written By – Hillraven
B4 - Besame Mucho
Written-By – Skylar
B5 - Maria Bonita
Written-By – Folktune
B6 - Joyful Tango
Written-By – Pandit
Credits:
Liner Notes – Terrence O'Flaherty
Organ [Pipe Organ] – Korla Pandit
Photography By [Cover] – Tom King (21)
Label: Fantasy – 8027
Country: US
Released: 1959
Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Space-Age, Latin Jazz, Easy Listening
https://www.discogs.com/release/5265109-Korla-Pandit-Latin-Holiday
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