Shaun Martin was an American gospel and fusion musician born on August 23, 1978, in Dallas. He was known for his talents in piano, keyboard, composition, arrangement, and music production. He gained international recognition as a member of the band Snarky Puppy and served as the musical director for Kirk Franklin. His contributions to the music industry were notable in both genres, showcasing his versatility and passion for music until his passing on August 3, 2024.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Shaun
God is gracious
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Generation Group
Shaun Martin belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Dallas
Educated At: Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Occupation: gospel musician | jazz musician | keyboardist | record producer | composer
Employers: Snarky Puppy | Kirk Franklin
Awards Received: Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album | Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 23, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Virgo 12 | 0 Virgo 49 | 16 Libra 3 |
| Moon | 9 Taurus 16 | 6 Virgo 7 | 20 Capricorn 2 |
| Mercury | 21 Leo 52 | 13 Leo 10 | 22 Libra 39 |
| Venus | 16 Libra 10 | 27 Cancer 38 | 21 Scorpio 27 |
| Mars | 12 Libra 11 | 10 Libra 34 | 13 Scorpio 32 |
| Jupiter | 27 Cancer 25 | 16 Cancer 21 | 5 Leo 36 |
| Saturn | 3 Virgo 50 | 0 Aries 27 | 9 Virgo 33 |
| Uranus | 12 Scorpio 51 | 1 Gemini 24 | 14 Scorpio 55 |
| Neptune | 15 Sagittarius 33 | 1 Aries 33 | 16 Sagittarius 2 |
| Pluto | 14 Libra 53 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 16 Libra 35 |
| Rahu | 28 Virgo 7 | 19 Pisces 4 | 25 Virgo 38 |
| Ketu | 28 Pisces 7 | 19 Virgo 4 | 25 Pisces 38 |
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