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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 Wake Me When I'm Free on The Rose That Grew From Concrete by 2Pac Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya) on Drums Of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji 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 Gin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums of Passion) on Tears for Johannesburg 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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