About Francis Davis

Francis John Davis was an American author and journalist known for having been the jazz critic for The Village Voice and a contributing editor for The Atlantic. He also taught courses on jazz and blues at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a 1994 recipient of the Pew Fellowships in the Arts.

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Occupation: non-fiction writer, music journalist, writer, music publicist
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 30, 1946

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Francis Davis

American journalist and writer (1946–2025)

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Occupation: non-fiction writer, music journalist, writer, music publicist
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Born: August 30, 1946

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