Drums of Passion

by Olatunji!

Drums of Passion cover art

The Nigerian percussionist's debut introduced authentic West African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal chants to a massive Western audience. Selling over five million copies, the immensely influential recording spurred the widespread integration of African hand percussion across American jazz, folk, and rock disciplines.

Genres

  • Yoruba Music

Tracklist

  1. Akiwowo (Chant To The Trainman)
  2. Oya (Primitive Fire)
  3. Odun De! Odun De! (Happy New Year)
  4. Gin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums Of Passion)
  5. Kiyakiya (Why Do You Run Away?)
  6. Baba Jinde (Flirtation Dance)
  7. Oyin Momo Ado (Sweet As Honeybee)
  8. Shango (Chant To The God Of Thunder)