Music profile for babatunde olatunji, born 7 april 1927. Much to his surprise, this recording of traditional drums and chants charted for years and. Discover new books on the occult, esoteric thought and new age spirituality. Babatunde olatunjis record album drums of passion proclaimed that the time had come for america to recognize africas cultural contributions to the music world. Tunde olatunji he recently took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with us and answer some interview questions. Find a wealth of information on holistic health and natural remedies from expert authors.
Circle of drums radiates with the spirit of drumming. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. Babatunde olatunjis profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Michael babatunde olatunji born april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer. Babatunde olatunji listen to babatunde olatunji on deezer. Why might circle of drums, a previouslyunreleased 1993 recording, be of interest.
Babatunde olatunji is master of drums, a virtuoso of west african percussion. Babatunde olatunji love drum talk 1997 reissue 2004. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Babatunde olatunji abandoned his interest in medicine and became a full time musician. Babatunde olatunji dance to the beat of my drum jazz. World music pioneer babatunde olatunji, the nigerian drummer and bandleader whose groundbreaking 1959 recording drums of passion brought african music to a wide american audience, died april 6. Percussionist babatunde olatunji was born in a yorubaspeaking fishing village in nigeria in 1927 and succumbed to diabetes in salinas, california in 2003. Babatunde olatunji circle of drums mehrkanal jetzt kaufen. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Nigerianborn drummer michael babatunde olatunji grew to international fame beginning in the late 50s with his groundbreaking 1959 capitol records debut drums of passion. Apr 06, 2003 this page was last edited on may 2019, at 04. Olatunji music interview by jason gross october 2000 thirtytwo years ago, african music made a huge dent into the western market. Apr 11, 2003 the nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji, who has died aged 75, played a key role in furthering the appreciation of african and specifically nigerian music, polyrhythms and spirituality in jazz. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from babatunde olatunji.
Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1960 reissue 2002. Michael babatunde olatunji born april 7th 1927, ajido, lagos state, nigeria april 6, 2003, salinas, california, usa was a nigerian drummer, educator, social. Michael babatunde olatunji april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian musician, social activist and educator, but best known as a drummer. Babatunde olatunji has been hailed as the father of african drumming in the united states. Babatunde olatunji listen and stream free music, albums. While he was attending school, he formed a group made up of other african musicians living in the states as a way to curb their homesickness. Rhythm is the soul of life, babatunde olatunji likes to remind those not in the knowzone. Media in category babatunde olatunji this category contains only the following file. Babatunde olatunji oyin momo ado sweet as honey by marcinenwu.
A member of the yoruba people, olatunji was introduced to. Jan 29, 2020 this month, were excited to feature one of our providers who recently started at a new location, dr. Max roachs freedom now suite, drums of passion, and the rose that grew from concrete, volume 1. Much to his surprise, this recording of traditional drums and chants charted for years and made him very influential in afrocentric circles. Nigerianborn drummer michael babatunde olatunji grew to. Through his many albums and live performances, the nigerian drummer popularized west african traditional music and spread his message of racial harmony. Read about indigenous cultures, perennial philosophy, visionary art, ancient mysteries, the spiritual traditions of. Babatunde olatunji influenced contemporary jazzs turn to african rhythms back in the 1960s.
For his massive impact on the sound of music worldwide, this percussionist is widely recognized as the djahlibah of african percussion playing, the undisputed african drumming master. Olatunji, babatunde article about olatunji, babatunde by. Unquestionably, it was the first recording to popularize african music in the west, becoming immensely successful and selling over five million copies. Babatunde olatunji listen on deezer music streaming. While studying in new york city, olatunji formed an african drum a. Kuti was a primary influence behind the invention and development of afrobeat, the west african fusion of agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms that has been a major medium of social protest for the urban poor since the late 60s. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the babatunde olatunji article. For nearly fifty years he spread a message of love with his drum. Forming a nigerian folklore ensemble with the african expatriate community, he recorded the landmark album drums of passion in 1959. Babatunde olatunji came to the united states to study medicine and ended up becoming a musician. The album was a huge hit, remaining in print for decades and standing as one of the first examples of the american recordbuying.
This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. His seminal album, drums of passion 1959, was credited with sparking a vogue for. At first he used the name michael olatunji he had previously used michael babatunde olatunji as a christianized form of his name, but later printings restored the name babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. February 11, 2016 airrosti provider spotlight leave a comment. This is the second new recording by percussion master babatunde olatunji for mickey harts series the world. John coltrane appears for his penultimate public performance before a crowd at babatunde olatunjis center. It is reported that the albums he made in the 1960s were a huge influence on jazz icon john. Michael babatunde olatunji biography life, family, children. Olatunji was born in the village of ajido, near badagry, lagos state, in southwestern nigeria. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti, 15 october 1938, abeokuta, nigeria, d. See the reality and not the illusion, we are passionate about highend advertising campaign, and we work with global agencies and brands. Find the song lyrics for babatunde olatunji top tracks.
Babatunde olatunji taps soul of africa by greg cahill. Apr 06, 2003 babatunde olatunji discography and songs. Everything and every human action revolves in rhythm. Babatunde olatunji s record album drums of passion proclaimed that the time had come for america to recognize africas cultural contributions to the music world.
Babatunde olatunji was one of the 20th centurys greatest masters of percussion. A beloved crosscultural ambassadors, he made an unparalleled contribution in the saga of modern rhythm as he almost singlehandedly seeded the sounds of african music into the american mainstream. Pioneering world beat musician babatunde olatunji performs july 10 in petaluma. In contrast, the live music archive forum is a more general venue for discussion about thousands of other lma bands, and for more general technical questions about the lma collection. Babatunde olatunji biography, birth date, birth place and. In 2002, it was released as a single layer stereo and 5. Babatunde olatunji shango chant to the god of thunder by marcinenwu. This small fishing and trading town amplified the ebb and flow of the seasons through the sounds of drumming that echoed through the nights. Babatunde olatunji was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. Babatunde olatunji was born on april 7, 1927 in ajido, lagos state, nigeria as michael babatunde olatunji. Following his leadership, african drumming has come to play an increasingly important role in contemporary american music and culture. Drums of passion is an album released by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji in 1960. Olatunji, babatunde, 19272003, nigerian drummer, b. Babatunde olatunji music, videos, stats, and photos.
Between 1964 and 1967, olatunji recorded four albums which were embraced by both music critics and fans who had an interest in other cultures and styles of music. Educated in the united states, he graduated from atlantas morehouse college in 1954 and studied at new york univ. Babatunde olatunjis warmup rhythms the sound of rhythm. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. He died on april 6, 2003 in salinas, california, usa. Michael babatunde olatunji biography michael babatunde olatunji biography nigerian drummer michael babatunde olatunji 19272003, though less well known than other african musicians who have exported their traditions to the west, deserves recognition as a pioneer among them. An innovative nigerian drummer who played in integral part in bringing african music to u.
Nigerian drummer babatunde olatunjis ensemble heard on drums of passion not only was released on a major label but became a top 10 record in america. Billed as traditional african meditation music, this provocative mix of tribal wails, chants, and hypnotic percussion patterns is the first posthumous release from a nigerian master whose impact on western culture was profound and demands attention. A yoruba, steeped in tribal culture, he established a group of expatriate african drummers, singers, and dancers with whom he performed and recorded. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. A respected musician and tireless promoter of african music and culture, he was also a key figure in the rise of worldbeat music in the 1980s, and he teamed with grateful dead drummer mickey hart to record the grammy awardwinning 1991 release, planet. Olatunjis association with rykodisc was brought about by producer and grateful dead percussionist mickey hart, who was a long island high schooler when he. Discussion resources the grateful dead forum is focused discussion area for the grateful dead. April 2003 in salinas, kalifornien war ein nigerianischer perkussionist. We have solutions to all your creative ideas and image productions. The album was a huge hit, remaining in print for decades and standing as one of the first examples of the american recordbuying public taking an interest in international music. Babatunde olatunji, nigerianborn drummer born april 7, 1927, ajido, nigeriadied april 6, 2003, salinas, calif. Apr, 2003 world music pioneer babatunde olatunji, the nigerian drummer and bandleader whose groundbreaking 1959 recording drums of passion brought african music to a wide american audience, died april 6.
The nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji, who has died aged 75, played a key role in furthering the appreciation of african and specifically nigerian. Babatunde olatunji s words are sung in his tribal language, yoruba, and the drums that surround him his ashiko, the big, curvaceous mother drum, the smaller, cylindrical djembe, the djundjun and the talking drum transmit the message as eloquently as the lyrics. The beat 1989 which included airto moreira and carlos santana, love drum talk 1997, circle of drums 2005 originally titled cosmic rhythm vibrations, with muruga booker and sikiru adepoju, and olatunji live at starwood 2003 recorded. Babatunde olatunji interview perfect sound forever. Baba olatunji, pfunkweather report percussionist muruga booker, and long time olatunji collaborator sikiru come together and explore the rhythm, tone, and over tones of the drum and voice. This is the first recording put out since babatunde olatunji passed away in 2003. Read more at wikipedia this entry is from wikipedia, the. See the faq, and the collections policy notes below for more information limited flag. John coltrane appears for his penultimate public performance before a crowd at babatunde olatunjis center for african culture in new york city. Babatunde olatunji biography, albums, streaming links.
Olatunji had a profound impact on everyone who knew him and everyone who had been touched by his love for the drum and the african culture that nurtured that love. The impact of the album, in atkinsons words, can hardly be overstated, yet much about it needs to be qualified. He was one of the first artists in world music to become famous in the west. Olatunji s subsequent recordings include drums of passion. Michael amsler babatunde olatunji taps soul of africa by greg cahill. Babatunde olatunji artist hdtracks the worlds greatest. Pronunciation of babatunde olatunji found 3 audio voices for babatunde olatunji. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Babatunde olatunji came to america in the early 1960s from his native nigeria to study medicine. Born in ajido, nigeria, in 1927, olatunji studied at new york university before dedicating his time to forming the africanstyle ensemble. Drums of passion 1960 made african music popular in other continents and produced olatunjis signature song jingoloba, which sold over millions worldwide and has been. All babatunde olatunji lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Michael babatunde olatunji born april 7th 1927, ajido, lagos state, nigeria april 6, 2003, salinas, california, usa was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. Olatunji was born in the village of ajido, a small town near badagry, lagos state, in southwestern nigeria.
While studying in new york city, olatunji formed an african drum and dance group. A member of the yoruba people, olatunji was introduced to traditional african music at an early age. Michael babatunde olatunji born april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and recording artist. The nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji, who has died aged 75, played a key role in furthering the appreciation of african and specifically. Sold by fulfillment express us and ships from amazon fulfillment. Babatunde olatunji dance to the beat of my drum discogs.
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