John Anthony Randoll Blacking was a British social anthropologist and ethnomusicologist, notable for his contributions to modern musicology. Born on October 22, 1928, in Guildford, he is recognized as one of the leading figures in his field, influencing the study of music within its social context. His work helped bridge anthropology and music studies, emphasizing the cultural aspects of music and its importance in human societies. He passed away on January 24, 1990, in Belfast.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Blacking belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Guildford
Place of Death: Belfast
Educated At: Salisbury Cathedral School | King's College
Occupation: ethnomusicologist | anthropologist
Awards Received: Fumio Koizumi Prize for Ethnomusicology
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Libra 3 | 29 Libra 33 | 7 Aquarius 18 |
| Moon | 8 Aquarius 29 | 12 Scorpio 33 | 9 Virgo 29 |
| Mercury | 2 Scorpio 45 | 22 Scorpio 16 | 24 Aquarius 10 |
| Venus | 28 Scorpio 46 | 10 Libra 58 | 23 Pisces 45 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 35 | 20 Scorpio 53 | 20 Gemini 59 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 8 | 24 Cancer 31 | 2 Taurus 11 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 12 | 26 Pisces 10 | 26 Sagittarius 54 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 28 | 0 Gemini 37 | 4 Aries 20 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 54 | 29 Pisces 59 | 0 Virgo 37 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 23 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 16 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 1 Gemini 59 | 15 Pisces 53 | 26 Taurus 51 |
| Ketu | 1 Sagittarius 59 | 15 Virgo 53 | 26 Scorpio 51 |
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