Don Edward Fagenson (born September 13, 1952), known professionally as Don Was (/ wʌz /), is an American musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as president of …

Jul 19, 2011 · Now he just is... the cat in the hat. D on Was is one of the most iconic names in the world’s production firmament. He’s the go-to producer for top artists looking for a helping hand in realising inspired, soulful recordings and, in many cases, reviving their careers.

Jul 22, 2021 · Swaths of clothes drape his body, shoulder-to-toe, in all black. If it weren’t for his signature white, wide-brimmed hat and oversized, stand-up bass, he’d blend into the stage’s sound ...

May 21, 2024 · Don Was knows he's onto something special with his new band. The nine-member outfit, dubbed Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, hadn't yet played a concert together before Was booked the group...

Jun 4, 2024 · One could easily be distracted by his singular appearance — cowboy hat and dreadlocks, sunglasses and flip-flops — and more sidetracked by his storied, non-linear career.

Apr 9, 2024 · At the helm of that pioneering American jazz music record label since 2012 and coming off extended touring with Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, as well as recent Sirius XM and National Public Radio shows, this man of perpetual motion has new touring and business ventures on …

Mar 27, 2025 · With apologies to James Brown, the hardest working man in showbiz during the past few decades is dreadlocked and often barefoot, perpetually sporting a hat and sunglasses inside. With his multi-hyphenate roles as producer, performer, composer, record company executive, music director, radio host, and more, Don Was has become a contemporary ...

The skills of world-class producer Don Was are constantly in demand. But, as he explains, years of taking care of someone else's work can have a disastrous effect on your own. Here, he reveals to Paul Tingen why (and how) he released a recording of his own for the first time in seven years.

Original Don Was hats and caps designed and sold by artists. Dad hats and baseball caps with adjustable snapback and buckle closures to fit men's and women's heads.

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