Tony Allen Special
Jamie looks back at the legacy of pioneering afrobeat drummer Tony Allen, with words from Dele Sosimi and Cassie Kinoshi plus an archive interview with the man himself.
Jamie looks back at the legacy of pioneering afrobeat drummer Tony Allen, ahead of a big tribute concert at this yearβs EFG London Jazz Festival.
From his work defining afrobeat with Fela Kuti in the 60s and 70s, to leading his own bands for over 40 years, Tony Allen was long revered for his huge impact on modern music. He never stopped experimentingβ β βas shown by his extensive collaborations with everyone from fellow West African legends like Manu Dibango, to his long association with Damon Albarn and his record with techno producer Blake Mills. He played up until the very end, releasing a new album just a month before his passing in April 2020, aged 79.
Jamie is joined by a pair of special guestsβsaxophonist and composer Cassie Kinoshi, and keyboardist, vocalist and βafrobeat ambassadorβ Dele Sosimiβwho give their memories of Tony Allen and pick their favourite pieces.
Tony appeared on the show a number of times down the years, so Jamie also digs into the archives to find an interview from 2015 and an exclusive session track from 2017 by the man himself.
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Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same)
- World Circuit Recordings.
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Lil Armstrong's Swing Band
Harlem on a Saturday Night
- Decca.
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The Filthy Six
Mr Shmingle Bangle
- Colour Red Records.
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Fela Kuti & Africa 70
He Miss Road
- EMI.
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CΓ©cile McLorin Salvant
Ghost Song
- Nonesuch.
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Archie Shepp
Blues for Brother George Jackson
- Impulse!.
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Tony Allen
Go Back (feat. Damon Albarn)
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Daniel Casimir
New Waters (feat. Ria Moran)
- Jazz Re:Freshed.
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Tony Allen
Don't Fight
- Comet Records.
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Tony Allen
Wolf Eats Wolf (Live in Session, 2017)
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- Tue 9 Nov 2021 21:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2