Andy Razaf (1895-1973), (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo) African American poet, and lyricist for such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Honeysuckle Rose," "In the Mood," "Black and Blue" and "Stompin' at the Savoy." Born in Washington, D.C, the son of a Malagasy man and the daughter of the first African American consul to Madagascar. He was the nephew of Queen Ranavalona III of Madagascar.
Raised in Harlem, he collaborated with Fats Waller and other Tin Pan Alley musicians as well as Benny Goodman, Eubie Blake and others.
