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TONYALLEN

World/Afrobeat1960s–2010s

About

Tony Oladipo Allen was the drummer and musical director for Fela Kuti's Africa 70 and Egypt 80 bands, co-creating the polyrhythmic engine of Afrobeat. Brian Eno called him "the greatest drummer in the world." After leaving Fela's band he pursued a prolific solo career that absorbed jazz, hip hop, dub, and electronics while retaining the deep groove that made Afrobeat revolutionary.

Known For

01No Accommodation for Lagos
02Progress
03A Tribute to Art Blakey
04Black Voices
05Film of Life

Artists Influenced

Damon AlbarnQuestloveFemi KutiSeun KutiSpoek Mathambo

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