Guy Warren
Ghanaian musician/drummer (1923–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Australian painter, see Guy Warren (artist).
Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba (4 May 1923 – 22 December 2008), was a Ghanaian musician, most notable as the inventor of Afro-jazz — "the reuniting of African-American jazz with its African roots"[1] — 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".[2] At different stages of his life, he additionally worked as a journalist, DJ and broadcaster.
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Kofi Ghanaba | |
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Birth name | Warren Gamaliel Kpakpo Akwei |
Also known as | Kofi Ghanaba; Guy Warren of Ghana; The Divine Drummer |
Born | (1923-05-04)4 May 1923 Greater Accra, Gold Coast |
Died | 22 December 2008(2008-12-22) (aged 85) Accra, Ghana |
Genres | African jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, arranger, actor, record producer |
Instrument | Drums |
Labels | Safari, Decca, RCA Victor |
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