The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April
of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that
crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a
sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti"s
revolutionary Africa 70, Allen"s polyrhythmic drumming defined
Afrobeat. His contributions as an artist and cultural ambassador
left an indelible impact on every genre of popular music, from
Techno to Jazz to Rock and Hip-Hop. Tony Allen"s music stands
as an ongoing testament to the interconnected musical
relationships and dialogues across the African diaspora, and
their lasting influence on how we listen. For Jazz Is Dead
producer Adrian Younge, it is no small honor to share new music
recorded with the drummer revolutionary Tony Allen.
TRACKLIST
1.1 Ebun
1.2 Steady Tremble
1.3 Oladipo
1.4 Don't Believe The Dancers
1.5 Makoko
1.6 Lagos
1.7 No Beginning
1.8 No End