Dorothy Ashby

Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1932, Dorothy Ashby became a talented jazz harpist who flourished during the sixties and seventies. Some of her works include Afro Harping, Dorothy's Harp, and The Rubaiyat of Dor

Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1932, Dorothy Ashby became a talented jazz harpist who flourished during the sixties and seventies. Some of her works include Afro Harping, Dorothy's Harp, and The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby. Ashby passed away April 13, 1986, but her music lives on through her large underground fanbase.