Jon Keliehor

Jon Keliehor is an American-born composer and percussionist who has made significant contributions to contemporary dance, ballet, theatre, and film music. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Seattle, Washington, Keliehor developed an early interest in music, which was encouraged by his mother's dance studio. He was accepted into the University of Washington School of Music and later became a member of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. In the 1960s, he co-founded the Seattle band The Daily Flash and later performed with Bodine. After moving to London in 1970, Keliehor worked with the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and other notable dance companies. He has composed music for numerous entities, including the BBC and ITV. In the late 1990s, he established Luminous Music in Glasgow, focusing on percussion education and innovative music projects.

Keliehor's diverse career spans multiple genres, from classical to jazz and contemporary dance music. He has collaborated with various artists and ensembles, such as Gamelan Naga Mas and Gamelan Pacifica. His work continues to evolve, combining his background in percussion with modern artistic expressions. Keliehor's current releases and projects are not well-documented in the available information, but his legacy in music composition and performance remains significant in the fields he has contributed to.

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