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Dorothy Ashby was an American jazz harpist born in Detroit. She was among the first musicians to integrate the harp into the jazz genre. Notable albums include "The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby" from 1970, where she also played the Japanese koto instrument. Other significant works are "Dorothy's Harp" and "Afro-Harping". Ashby collaborated with artists like Richard Evans and Lenny Druss. Her contribution to jazz music is considered pioneering, especially in integrating unconventional instruments into jazz. The products available from the artist Dorothy Ashby include vinyls.
