Opal Louis Nations

English vocalist, writer, artist, gospel music producer, musicologist and collector. Born in Brighton, England. Now lives in Oakland. As a singer, he recorded some tunes in the 1960's as Martin Hummingbird (1966 on Decca) or with The Frays (1965, on Decca 12229). Wrote several books (fiction or music related), interviews and articles for such magazines as Blues & Rhythm, Soul Bag,.