Babatunde olatunji jin go lo ba drums of passion torrent

Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Babatunde olatunji was born 1927 in the small village of ajido, nigeria, about forty miles from lagos, the capital of the country. Olatunji had a profound impact on everyone who knew him and everyone who had been touched by his love for the drum and the african culture that nurtured that love. Nigerian drummer enjoyed huge american success in the 50s with his seminal drums of passion. In 2002, it was released as a single layer stereo and 5. Jin go lo ba drums of passion uses a big and a small drum. Tracklist with lyrics of the album drums of passion 2002 from babatunde olatunji. Forming a nigerian folklore ensemble with the african expatriate community, he recorded the landmark album drums of passion in 1959.

Watch the video for jin go lo ba jin go lowbah from babatunde olatunji s olatunji. Hailed as a genius by none other than jazz greats john coltrane, count basie, duke ellington and dizzy gillespie and referenced by bob dylan on his freewheeling album, olatunji has also toured with the rev. Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on. It is credited for making traditional african music popular outside africa. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 lyrics at the. A member of the yoruba people, olatunji was introduced to traditional african music at an early age.

Akiwowo ahkeywohwoh chant to the trainman oya awyah. If you are a mickey hart and planet drum fan you would deffinatly enjoy olatunjis drums of passion. Babatunde olatunji circle of drums 2005 full album. The piece was also remade in 2004 by english dance musician fatboy slim, this time under.

Get all the lyrics to songs by babatunde olatunji and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji enjoyed a rich musical legacy during his lifetime. Jin go lo ba the drums of passion by babatunde olatunji. Gingoloba drums of passion kiyakiya why do you run away. Drums of passion is a classic 1960 album by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji.

Drums of passion for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 petty vendetta. Jin go lo ba the drums of passion babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji was a nigerian drummer who stimulated international recognition of yoruba music. Drums of passion by olatunji on amazon music unlimited. Drums of passion 1960 made african music popular in other continents and produced olatunji s signature song jin go lo ba, which sold over millions worldwide and has been frequently covered up by artists as diverse as serge gainsbourg, carlos santana, fatboy slim. Babatunde olatunji licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of sinetone amr. Babatunde olatunji gin go lo ba album art olatunji gin. Dec 16, 2017 babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 posted on december 16, 2017. His seminal album, drums of passion 1959, was credited with sparking a vogue for. Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on spotify.

I was much more familiar with its africanamerican decendents. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1960 flac stereo 2488. Even today, fortyfour years after its original release, this record will open the eyes and ears of new listeners to the vibrant nuances of traditional african music and vocals. Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji jin go lo ba drums of passion by marcinenwu. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Track a4 spelled jin go lo ba on back of outer sleeve. Listen free to babatunde olatunji drums of passion akiwowo chant to the trainman, oya primitive fire and more. In 1969, carlos santana had a major hit with his cover version of this first albums jin go lo ba, which santana recorded on his debut album, santana, as jingo. Babatunde olatunji jin go lo ba drums of passion youtube.

Babatunde olatunji listen on deezer music streaming. The album was a huge hit, remaining in print for decades and standing as one of the first examples of the american recordbuying public taking an interest in international music. Jul, 2009 this zeal lay at the root of olatunji s music, and is arguably felt more ferociously on drums of passion than any other of his many recordings. In 1961 he performed at the prestigious village gate club with jazz saxophonist john coltrane and drummer art blakey. While studying in new york city, olatunji formed an african drum and dance group. Babatunde olatunji came to the united states to study medicine and ended up becoming a musician. Olatunji was born in the village of ajido, a small town near badagry, lagos state, in southwestern nigeria. Find babatunde olatunji discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1960 flac stereo 24. Olatunji invokes all the spirits of the drums in a dance full of charm and tradition. Babatunde olatunji lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Olatunji is a trailblazer in world percussion music.

Drums of passion by babatunde olatunji on amazon music. Jingoloba, from drums of passion, was remade as jingo to become the first single by santana in 1969. In the album drums of passion seem to hear all the tribes of africa conference, i seem to be at a shamanic ceremony where the fiery rhythm of the percussion enhances the shrill voices of the tribe. Drums of passion was the first album released by babatunde olatunji 19272003 in 1960. Drums of passion legacy edition babatunde olatunji. The invocation by babatunde olatunji and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Music profile for babatunde olatunji, born 7 april 1927. Jingoloba or jingo is a song by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji, featured on his first album drums of passion 1959. Cover versions of jingo ji go lo ba drums of passion. Artist also credited as michael olatunji on back of outer sleeve. Olatunji favoured a big percussion sound, and his records typically featured more than 20 players, unusual for a percussion based ensemble. Max roachs freedom now suite, drums of passion, and the rose that grew from concrete, volume 1. Olatunji drums of passion oya primitive fire youtube.

Apr 10, 2003 babatunde olatunji, the nigerian drummer, bandleader and world beat pioneer who first brought authentic african music to the united states with his 1959 album, drums of passion, died sunday from. Michael babatunde olatunji biography life, family, children. What really gets revealed by this 50th anniversary release is the ability olatunji had to make traditional music popular. Another fan was rock musician carlos santana, who covered olatunji s jin go lo ba from drums of passion in 1969, retitling it jingo. African folk music as well as world music in general was and still is just a budding passion.

Akiwowo chant to the trainman suggest the rhythm of a moving train. In large part this popularity was achieved not so much by just the recordings themselves but through the live performances of olatunji and the drums of passion. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Drums of passion, an album by babatunde olatunji on spotify. Olatunji more drums of passion 1966, vinyl discogs. Both olatunji and his drums of passion were unknown to me when i discovered this cd. Columbia legacys reissue of drums of passion offers a chance for new listeners to fully appreciate the groundbreaking 1959 debut cd of the late african drummer michael babatunde olatunji. The beat by babatunde olatunji and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Babatunde olatunji, nigerianborn drummer born april 7, 1927, ajido, nigeriadied april 6, 2003, salinas, calif. Jul 27, 2005 originally recorded in 1993, but never released until now two years after olatunji s death at age 76 after a battle with diabetes, circle of drums is a powerful reminder of the primal potency of.

Babatunde olatunji jingoloba drums of passion youtube. Apr 11, 2003 the nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji, who has died aged 75, played a key role in furthering the appreciation of african and specifically nigerian music, polyrhythms and spirituality in jazz. Olatunjis subsequent recordings include drums of passion. Find babatunde olatunji credit information on allmusic. Theres something primal and joyous but also chilling about nigerian master drummer babatunde olatunji s classic 1959 album drums of passion. Babatunde olatunji music, videos, stats, and photos. Oct 11, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from drums of passion. Find babatunde olatunji discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Babatunde olatunji was born on april 7, 1927 in ajido, lagos state, nigeria as michael babatunde olatunji. Find babatunde olatunji credit information on allmusic allmusic. In yoruba olatunji s native language it means, do not worry.

In 1959 olatunji released his first of six records on the columbia label, called drums of passion. Drums of passion by babatunde olatunji on apple music. Drums of passion album lyrics by babatunde olatunji. Much to his surprise, this recording of traditional drums and chants charted for years and made him very influential. Babatunde olatunji listen to babatunde olatunji on deezer. Jingoloba jin golowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. He died on april 6, 2003 in salinas, california, usa. Drummer babatunde olatunji pioneer nigerian musician sfgate. Gin go lo ba was sampled by many contemporary artists santana and fatboy slim amongst others and covered in 1979 by latin jazzpercussionist candido for his disco chart smash jingo. Nigerianborn drummer michael babatunde olatunji grew to international fame beginning in the late 50s with his groundbreaking 1959 capitol records debut drums of passion. The song jingo ji go lo ba drums of passion was written by babatunde olatunji and was first released by olatunji. Apr 06, 2003 babatunde olatunji discography and songs. Babatunde olatunji april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.

Drums of passion is an album released by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji in 1960. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from babatunde olatunji at the discogs marketplace. Jan 06, 2014 babatunde olatunji licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of sinetone amr. Apr 03, 2020 babatunde olatunji, nigerianborn drummer born april 7, 1927, ajido, nigeriadied april 6, 2003, salinas, calif. It was the first known album of traditional west african drumming. Unquestionably, it was the first recording to popularize african music in the west, becoming immensely successful and selling over five million copies.