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Tony Allen
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Participations

85
Song Writer
17
Drummer
16
Record Producer
1
Arranger
1
Percussionist
6
Band Leader
13
Co-Performer
23
Songwriter
8
Performer
2
Producer
Bio
Although famous for drumming, Tony Allen was also a composer, and singer-songwriter. He began his career playing with highlife bands in Nigeria in the 1960s and later joined Fela Kuti's band, where he helped develop the style of music known as Afrobeat. Allen's complex polyrhythmic drumming was a key element of Afrobeat, and he went on to work with other musicians around the world. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy as one of the greatest drummers in the world lives on.
Discography
Albums24
The Solution Is Restless
The Solution Is Restless2021 • AlbumTracks: 10
There Is No End
There Is No End2021 • AlbumTracks: 14
Afrobeat Revolution
Afrobeat Revolution2020 • AlbumTracks: 14
Rejoice
Rejoice2020 • AlbumTracks: 8
The Creator
The Creator2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
The Source
The Source2017 • AlbumTracks: 11
Film of Life
Film of Life2014 • AlbumTracks: 10
Day Like This Rework
Day Like This Rework2013 • AlbumTracks: 1
Afrobeat Makers
Afrobeat Makers2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Inspiration Information 4
Inspiration Information 42009 • AlbumTracks: 9
Secret Agent
Secret Agent2009 • AlbumTracks: 11
Here Comes the Nite Owl!
Here Comes the Nite Owl!2008 • AlbumTracks: 13
Lovers Mountain
Lovers Mountain2008 • AlbumTracks: 10
Have Faith in Me
Have Faith in Me2008 • AlbumTracks: 11
Lagos No Shaking
Lagos No Shaking2006 • AlbumTracks: 11
HomeCooking (Bonus Track)
HomeCooking (Bonus Track)2002 • AlbumTracks: 11
Black Voices
Black Voices1999 • AlbumTracks: 7
Ariya Remixes
Ariya Remixes1999 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ariya
Ariya1998 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nepa (Never Expect Power Always)
Nepa (Never Expect Power Always)1985 • AlbumTracks: 5
No Accommodation for Lagos - No Discrimination
No Accommodation for Lagos - No Discrimination1979 • AlbumTracks: 6
No Accomodation For Lagos
No Accomodation For Lagos1979 • AlbumTracks: 6
Jealousy
Jealousy1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Progress
ProgressNaN • AlbumTracks: 2
EPs1
A Tribute To Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
A Tribute To Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers2017 • EPTracks: 4
Singles6
We've Landed
We've Landed2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Preta, Preta, Pretinha
Preta, Preta, Pretinha2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Geometry Of You
Geometry Of You2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Black Voices
Black Voices2018 • SingleTracks: 2
Day Like This Molo Remix
Day Like This Molo Remix2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Asiko, In a Silent Mix
Asiko, In a Silent Mix1999 • SingleTracks: 1
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