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Tony
Allen

Afrobeat
Tony Allen
Country Nigeria
Genre Afrobeat

On film

Iconic drummer, fundamental in Afrobeat's development alongside Fela Kuti. Innovative style has global influence.

Archive record

AFR·MUS·0152
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