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Tony Allen

Born: Aug 12, 1940 in Lagos, Nigeria

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Styles: Afro-Beat, Funk

Biography: The drummer and unofficial music director of the late Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70, from 1968 until 1979, Tony Allen (born Tony Oladipo Allen) helped create the sounds of Afro-beat. With his solo recordings, however, Allen has refused to remain stagnant, incorporating dub and avant-garde hip-hop influences ...Read full biography

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HomeCooking

Released: 2002

Label: Narada

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This album marks the return of Afro-beat legend Tony Allen in a solo effort and an attempt at a new fusion of Afro-beat and London hip-hop. He's looking for a different aesthetic than American hip-hop, ...Read full review

Black Voices

Released: 1999

Label: Comet

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More Tony Allen albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (4), Singles & EPs (4)

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