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Tony Allen, pioneering afrobeat drummer, dead at 79

Posted by boredop
Tags: obituaries, afrobeat, tony allen, nigeria, musicians, drummers, author.daniel kreps, author.elias leight, source.rolling stone, paywall
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tony-allen-afrobeat-drummer-fela-kuti-dead-992588/

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Published
Apr 30 2020
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  1. [6]
    joplin
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    Sorry to hear of his passing. If you like this sort of music, I highly recommend giving a listen to Afropop Worldwide! I wasn't aware they were still around, but I remember listening on the local...

    Sorry to hear of his passing. If you like this sort of music, I highly recommend giving a listen to Afropop Worldwide! I wasn't aware they were still around, but I remember listening on the local NPR station during late night drives when I was younger. It was a great way to have my tiny world opened up a bit. I'm particularly fond of Senegalese pop. Lots of fun stuff there!

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    1. [3]
      boredop
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      Yeah, great show! I actually helped them record some interviews a few years ago.

      Yeah, great show! I actually helped them record some interviews a few years ago.

      2 votes
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        joplin
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        That's really cool! I'll have to start listening again now that I know it's still around.

        That's really cool! I'll have to start listening again now that I know it's still around.

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    2. [2]
      ohyran
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      (Sry for hijack, if OT tell me) Need to get in to Afropop more ... are there any good-for-beginners bands/songs where a "raised in heavy metal" old fart like me can get started?

      (Sry for hijack, if OT tell me)

      Need to get in to Afropop more ... are there any good-for-beginners bands/songs where a "raised in heavy metal" old fart like me can get started?

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