Blondy, Alpha, 1953-

found: Konaté, Y. Alpha Blondy, c1987:t.p. (Alpha Blondy) p. 14, etc. (reggae musician; b. 4/18/53)

found: Int. ww in pop. mus., 11th ed.(Blondy, Alpha; b. Seydou Koné, Jan. 1, 1953, Dimbokoro; Côte d'Ivoirian reggae singer and bandleader)

found: Wikipedia, August 21, 2012(Alpha Blondy; sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and in English; founded the Alpha Blondy Jah Glory Foundation)

found: Dictionary of African Biography, accessed December 18, 2014, via Oxford African American Studies Center database:(Blondie, Alpha; Seydou Koné; Blondy; Alpha Blondy; reggae musician / singer; born January 1, 1953 in Dimbokro, Côte d'Ivoirian; started career in Ivoirian television's talent show, First Chance; recorded first solo album Jah Glory (1982); rose to fame with band Solar System; gave concerts and recorded SOS Guérre Tribale in Abidjan (1987-1989); released Yitzak Rabin (1998) to commemorate the Israeli man of peace; set up the Alpha Blondy Jah Glory Foundation to promotes social justice; honors include Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album, United Nations Ambassador of Peace for Ivory Coast (2005))