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Babatunde Olatunji

voc, perc, 1927-2003 NG, Ajido
Musician of World, Jazz and Folk
A.k.a. Michael Babatunde Olatunji

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. "Rhythm is the soul of life. The whole universe revolves in rhythm. Everything and every human action revolves in rhythm." - Babatunde Olatunji

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Percussion
  • Drums
  • Xylophone
  • Congas
Genres
  • World
  • Jazz
  • Folk
  • R&B/Soul
  • Latin
Popular Tracks   
Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Akiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Oya (Aw-Yah) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Wake Me When I'm Free on The Rose That Grew From Concrete by 2Pac
Shango (Chan-go) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Odun De! Odun De! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Baba Jinde (Baba-Gee-Un-Day) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Oyin Momo Ado (Oh-Yin-Maw-Maw-Ah-Dough on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji
Ajaja on Drums of Passion: The Invocation by Babatunde Olatunji

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Rhythms Of Africa: Drums Of Passion * Zungo! * Flaming Drums!Babatunde Olatunji2014Compil.
Drums Of Passion / More Drums Of PassionBabatunde Olatunji2009Compil.
Circle Of DrumsBabatunde Olatunji2005Album
Healing SessionBabatunde Olatunji2003Album
Love Drum TalkBabatunde Olatunji1997Album
Drums Of Passion And MoreBabatunde Olatunji1994Album
Drums Of Passion: The InvocationBabatunde Olatunji1988Album
A.F.R.I.C.A.Stetsasonic Featuring The Rev. Jesse Jackson With Babatunde Olatunji And The Drums Of Passion1987Album
Dance To The Beat Of My DrumBabatunde Olatunji1986Album
El Mendigo... The BeggarDella Larene Flack And Babatunde Olatunji1984Album
Drums Of PassionBabatunde Olatunji1981Single
TakutaBabatunde Olatunji1973Single
Soul MakossaBabatunde Olatunji1973Album
Soul Makossa (Part 1 & 2)Babatunde Olatunji1973Single
OlatunjiBabatunde Olatunji1971Album
More Drums Of PassionBabatunde Olatunji1966Album
Drums! Drums! Drums!Babatunde Olatunji1964Album
Uhuru / Mystery Of LoveBabatunde Olatunji1962Single
Flaming Drums!Babatunde Olatunji1962Album
Zungo!Babatunde Olatunji1961Album
Jolly MensahBabatunde Olatunji1961Single
Zungo!Babatunde Olatunji1961Album
Drums Of PassionBabatunde Olatunji1960Album
West-AfricaBabatunde OlatunjiSingle
Gin Go Lo BaBabatunde OlatunjiSingle
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