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Babatunde Olatunji
Nigerian drummer and educator (1927–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and recording artist.[1]
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Babatunde Olatunji | |
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Birth name | Michael Babatunde Olatunji |
Born | (1927-04-07)April 7, 1927 Ajido, Lagos State, British Nigeria |
Died | April 6, 2003(2003-04-06) (aged 75) Salinas, California |
Genres | Yoruba music, Apala |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, djembe |
Years active | 1959–2003 |
Labels | Columbia, CBS, Narada, Virgin, EMI, Chesky |
Website | olatunjimusic |
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