Olatunji!
- Type: Bandleader
- Country: Nigeria
- Born: April 7, 1927 in Ajido, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Died: 6 April 2003, Salinas, California, United States
Biography
Babatunde Olatunji (1927-2003) was a Nigerian master drummer from Ajido, Lagos State, who settled in New York and led the Drums of Passion ensemble. His album 'Drums of Passion' (1960) on #Columbia# brought African percussion to a mass American audience, and 'Jin-go-lo-ba' later became *Santana*'s 'Jingo'. He remained a teacher and cultural ambassador for the rest of his life. His centre in Harlem trained generations of American percussionists in African traditions.
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Olatunji! Discography
- Drums of Passion (1960) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Flaming Drums! (1962) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Soul Makossa (1973) - Album - rated 3.72/5