I don’t know that anyone else has had a greater impact on drumming and percussion than Tony Allen. Dude literally created a whole new style and sound of music with Fela Kuti — afrobeat! Tony passed away in 2020, a few days after his latest album dropped. This playlist is a great primer, covering his work with Fela, his own solo material, and his recent colloborations with the likes of Damon Alborn of Blur.

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