Tony Allen Paris, France
Tony Allen passed away on April 30th 2020 in Paris, at the age of 79.
Born in Lagos in 1940, Tony Oladipo
Allen was a hugely influential musical figure, most notably as the defining rhythmic engine of Fela Kuti’s sprawling Africa 70 combo – the much-celebrated lodestar of Nigerian Afrobeat.Allen remained a prodigiously engaged,until the very end, having created innumerable, groove-heavy coalitions
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Tony Allen recommends:
Psyco On Da Bus Feat Tony Allen, Doctor L
by Psyco On Da Bus
Futur Afrobeat, timeless music
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Lagos Paris London
by Yannis & The Yaw
Collaborative project with Tony Allen and Yannis & The Yaw
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Nu Genea - The Tony Allen Experiments
by Nu Genea
Colllab with Nu Genea
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Promises
by Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra
supported by 38 fans who also own “Ariya”
Even at 80 years old, Pharoah Sanders played his tenor sax with the conviction of a gospel preacher. Every second of this album is arrestingly beautiful. As far as I'm concerned, this is essential listening regarding all genres of music.
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supported by 25 fans who also own “Ariya”
January 2025 - Some good songs on here. Others feel a bit laboured. Overall good though.
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Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra
by Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra
Deep, funky grooves from this Hatian collective with all the vigor and energy of classic Afrobeat. Available on 2xLP with gatefold sleeve.
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