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Tony Allen Celebrates Hugh Masekela | Day 2

Fri 13 Mar 2020 @ 19:00 - 23:50

Tony Allen

Tony Allen Celebrates Hugh Masekela | Day 2

Tony Allen, Nigerian legendary drummer, musical composer for Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti’s band in the 60s and 70s.

Fela once stated that, “without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat”

He is Known as one of the founding fathers of Afrobeat, and considered one of the best drummers of all time, described by Brian Eno

He has released numerous albums, both as part of his own band and with Fela Kuti. ‘Film of Life’, was his recent release featuring Damon Albarn.

In 2019, filmmaker Opiyo Okeyo released the documentary film Birth of Afrobeat about Allen’s life in music.

The film screened at American Black Film Festival and won the 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion Award for Emerging Voices at the BlackStar Film Festival

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Date:
Fri 13 Mar 2020
Time:
19:00 - 23:50
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Website:
http://churchofsound.co.uk/

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Church Of Sound
188 Lower Clapton Rd
London, London E5 8EG United Kingdom
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Website:
http://churchofsound.co.uk/

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03 March

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