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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
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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 Odun De! Odun De! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji Shango (Chan-go) 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 Menu Di Ye Jewe on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde OlatunjiTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythms Of Africa: Drums Of Passion * Zungo! * Flaming Drums! | Babatunde Olatunji | 2014 | Compil. |
| Drums Of Passion / More Drums Of Passion | Babatunde Olatunji | 2009 | Compil. |
| Circle Of Drums | Babatunde Olatunji | 2005 | Album |
| Healing Session | Babatunde Olatunji | 2003 | Album |
| Love Drum Talk | Babatunde Olatunji | 1997 | Album |
| Drums Of Passion And More | Babatunde Olatunji | 1994 | Album |
| Drums Of Passion: The Invocation | Babatunde Olatunji | 1988 | Album |
| A.F.R.I.C.A. | Stetsasonic Featuring The Rev. Jesse Jackson With Babatunde Olatunji And The Drums Of Passion | 1987 | Album |
| Dance To The Beat Of My Drum | Babatunde Olatunji | 1986 | Album |
| El Mendigo... The Beggar | Della Larene Flack And Babatunde Olatunji | 1984 | Album |
| Drums Of Passion | Babatunde Olatunji | 1981 | Single |
| Takuta | Babatunde Olatunji | 1973 | Single |
| Soul Makossa | Babatunde Olatunji | 1973 | Album |
| Soul Makossa (Part 1 & 2) | Babatunde Olatunji | 1973 | Single |
| Olatunji | Babatunde Olatunji | 1971 | Album |
| More Drums Of Passion | Babatunde Olatunji | 1966 | Album |
| Drums! Drums! Drums! | Babatunde Olatunji | 1964 | Album |
| Uhuru / Mystery Of Love | Babatunde Olatunji | 1962 | Single |
| Flaming Drums! | Babatunde Olatunji | 1962 | Album |
| Zungo! | Babatunde Olatunji | 1961 | Album |
| Jolly Mensah | Babatunde Olatunji | 1961 | Single |
| Zungo! | Babatunde Olatunji | 1961 | Album |
| Drums Of Passion | Babatunde Olatunji | 1960 | Album |
| West-Africa | Babatunde Olatunji | Single | |
| Gin Go Lo Ba | Babatunde Olatunji | Single |
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