Tribute Mondays: Tony Allen

Tony Oladipo Allen (12 August 1940 – 30 April 2020)

Nigerian Drummer, Composer and Songwriter, Tony Allen, was the co-creator of Afrobeat Music. He worked extensively with Fela Kuti and he was regarded as one of the best Drummers of all time. He has influenced many and left behind a revered collection of work. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Allen, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Unknown Soldier (Fela Kuti full Album) and Progress

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Allen_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Tony Oladipo Allen
Born	12 August 1940 Lagos, Nigeria
Died	30 April 2020 (aged 79) Paris, France
Genres	Afrobeat
Occupation(s)	Drummer   composer   songwriter
Instruments	Drums   percussion
Years active	1968–2020
Associated acts	Fela Kuti   Damon Albarn   The Good, the Bad & the Queen   Rocket Juice & the Moon

Jazz Greats: Andrew Cyrille

Andrew Charles Cyrille (born November 10, 1939)

Avant-garde Jazz Drummer, Andrew Cyrille, began his professional career at aged 18 in 1957 and went on to work as a Sideman in the studio and on tour with numerous Artist. He was also a Bandleader; he continues to perform in the Group, Trio 3; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: What about? (full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Cyrille

Background information
Birth name	Andrew Charles Cyrille
Born	November 10, 1939(age 80)
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Cecil Taylor, David S. Ware, David Murray, Irène Schweizer, Marilyn Crispell, Carla Bley