Babatunde Olatunji- Drums of Passion
The first African music album recorded in the West! This 1960 LP, a haunting blend of African rhythms and Western jazz, influenced everyone from Coltrane to Santana; this reissue includes an unissued cut, rare pix and commentary by Olatunji. A watershed world-music album.
Tracklist:
- Akiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh)
- Oya (Aw-Yah)
- Odun de! Odun de! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!)
- Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah)
- Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya)
- Baba Jinde (Baba-Gee-Un-Day)
- Oyin Momo Ado (Oh-Yin-Maw-Maw-Ah-Dough
- Shango (Chan-Go)
- Menu Di Ye Jewe
The first African music album recorded in the West! This 1960 LP, a haunting blend of African rhythms and Western jazz, influenced everyone from Coltrane to Santana; this reissue includes an unissued cut, rare pix and commentary by Olatunji. A watershed world-music album.
Tracklist:
- Akiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh)
- Oya (Aw-Yah)
- Odun de! Odun de! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!)
- Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah)
- Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya)
- Baba Jinde (Baba-Gee-Un-Day)
- Oyin Momo Ado (Oh-Yin-Maw-Maw-Ah-Dough
- Shango (Chan-Go)
- Menu Di Ye Jewe