Mortimer Planno

Drummer, Deceased Person

1929 – 2006

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Who was Mortimer Planno?

Mortimer St George "Kumi" Planno, was a renowned drummer and Rastafari elder and considered one of the ideological founders of the back-to-Africa movement. He is best known as the Rasta teacher of Bob Marley, and as the man who commanded the respect of a chaotic crowd during the arrival of Emperor Haile Selassie on his visit to Jamaica in 1966. He is referred to by academics as a teacher/leader within the context of the faith given his life's work.

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Born
Sep 6, 1929
Cuba
Also known as
  • Mortimer St George "Kumi" Planno
Religion
  • Rastafari movement
Nationality
  • Cuba
Profession
Died
Mar 5, 2006
Kingston

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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