Borrah Minevitch 10.25.1901 - 01.17.1986 (85 years old)

Borrah Minevitch was a Ukrainian-American harmonica player and bandleader. He was born in the Ukraine in 1901 and emigrated to the United States in 1913. He is best known for his work as the leader of the Harmonica Rascals, a popular musical group active in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The group was known for its unique sound and innovative arrangements, which showcased the versatility of the harmonica and helped to popularize the instrument in the United States. Minevitch continued to perform and record music throughout his career, and is remembered today as one of the pioneering musicians of his era.