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Although famous for drumming, Tony Allen was also a composer, and singer-songwriter.
He began his career playing with highlife bands in Nigeria in the 1960s and later joined Fela Kuti's band, where he helped develop the style of music known as Afrobeat.
Allen's complex polyrhythmic drumming was a key element of Afrobeat, and he went on to work with other musicians around the world.
He passed away in 2020, but his legacy as one of the greatest drummers in the world lives on.
The Creator2018 • AlbumTracks: 10 Have Faith in Me2008 • AlbumTracks: 11 Lagos No Shaking2006 • AlbumTracks: 11 Black Voices1999 • AlbumTracks: 7 Ariya Remixes1999 • AlbumTracks: 2 Ariya1998 • AlbumTracks: 2 Nepa (Never Expect Power Always)1985 • AlbumTracks: 5 Jealousy1979 • AlbumTracks: 2 Black Voices2018 • SingleTracks: 2 Record Label associated with Tony Allen - past and current. 