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Guy Warren
perc, 1923-2008 GH, Accra
Musician of World, Jazz and Folk
A.k.a. Warren Gamaliel Kpakpo Akwei Odinga "Guy" Warren
Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba (4 May 1923 – 22 December 2008), was a Ghanaian musician, best known as the inventor of Afro-jazz — "the reuniting of African-American jazz with its African roots" — and as a member of The Tempos, alongside E. T. Mensah. He also inspired musicians such as Fela Kuti. Warren's virtuosity on the African drums earned him the appellation "The Divine Drummer". He also worked at diffrent stages of his life as a journalist, DJ and broadcaster.
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Plays With
| The Guy Warren Sounds |
| Glenn Warren |
Popular Tracks 
Talking Drums on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren Watusi Drums on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren One World on The Divine Drummer by Guy Warren Dancing Drums on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren African Drums on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren Gyil Solo on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 2 by Guy Warren Freedom Dance on The Divine Drummer by Guy Warren Dance for a Chief on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren Funeral Drums on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy Warren African Suspense (III) - Alternative Version on Kpm 1000 Series: Native Africa 1 by Guy WarrenTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The African Soundz Of Guy Warren Of Ghana | Guy Warren | 1972 | Album |
| Afro-Jazz | Guy Warren | 1969 | Album |
| Native Africa | Guy Warren | 1969 | Album |
| Native Africa | Guy Warren | 1969 | Album |
| Emergent Drums | Guy Warren | 1964 | Album |
| African Rhythms: The Exciting Soundz Of Guy Warren And His Talking Drum | Guy Warren | 1962 | Album |
| Monkies And Butterflies / An African's Prayer | Guy Warren With Red Saunders & His Orchestra Under Direction Of Gene Esposito | 1957 | Single |
| Africa Speaks | Guy Warren with Red Saunders & His Orchestra | 1957 | Single |
| Africa Speaks America Answers | Guy Warren With Red Saunders & His Orchestra | 1956 | Album |
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