Tony Allen

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
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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