In 2002, it was released as a single layer stereo and 5. Find babatunde olatunji credit information on allmusic allmusic. Babatunde olatunji lyrics, songs, and albums genius. A member of the yoruba people, olatunji was introduced to traditional african music at an early age. Jin go lo ba drums of passion uses a big and a small drum. Music profile for babatunde olatunji, born 7 april 1927. Columbia legacys reissue of drums of passion offers a chance for new listeners to fully appreciate the groundbreaking 1959 debut cd of the late african drummer michael babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1960 flac stereo 24. Much to his surprise, this recording of traditional drums and chants charted for years and made him very influential. In 1969, carlos santana had a major hit with his cover version of this first albums jin go lo ba, which santana recorded on his debut album, santana, as jingo.
While studying in new york city, olatunji formed an african drum and dance group. Babatunde olatunji jingoloba drums of passion youtube. Babatunde olatunji was a nigerian drummer who stimulated international recognition of yoruba music. Babatunde olatunji came to the united states to study medicine and ended up becoming a musician. Drums of passion is a classic 1960 album by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Apr 11, 2003 the nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji, who has died aged 75, played a key role in furthering the appreciation of african and specifically nigerian music, polyrhythms and spirituality in jazz.
Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 lyrics at the. Drums of passion is an album released by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji in 1960. Olatunji more drums of passion 1966, vinyl discogs. Jingoloba jin golowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Drums of passion 1960 made african music popular in other continents and produced olatunji s signature song jin go lo ba, which sold over millions worldwide and has been frequently covered up by artists as diverse as serge gainsbourg, carlos santana, fatboy slim. Olatunji was born in the village of ajido, a small town near badagry, lagos state, in southwestern nigeria. Apr 03, 2020 babatunde olatunji, nigerianborn drummer born april 7, 1927, ajido, nigeriadied april 6, 2003, salinas, calif. Dec 16, 2017 babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 posted on december 16, 2017. Find babatunde olatunji credit information on allmusic. His seminal album, drums of passion 1959, was credited with sparking a vogue for. Olatunji favoured a big percussion sound, and his records typically featured more than 20 players, unusual for a percussion based ensemble. Drums of passion by olatunji on amazon music unlimited. Oct 11, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from drums of passion. The beat 1989 which included airto moreira and carlos santana, love drum talk 1997, circle of drums 2005.
Drums of passion legacy edition babatunde olatunji. Jul 27, 2005 originally recorded in 1993, but never released until now two years after olatunji s death at age 76 after a battle with diabetes, circle of drums is a powerful reminder of the primal potency of. Nigerian drummer enjoyed huge american success in the 50s with his seminal drums of passion. Unquestionably, it was the first recording to popularize african music in the west, becoming immensely successful and selling over five million copies. Babatunde olatunji jin go lo ba drums of passion by marcinenwu. Babatunde olatunji listen to babatunde olatunji on deezer. Babatunde olatunji licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of sinetone amr.
Babatunde olatunji jin go lo ba drums of passion youtube. In large part this popularity was achieved not so much by just the recordings themselves but through the live performances of olatunji and the drums of passion. The piece was also remade in 2004 by english dance musician fatboy slim, this time under. The song jingo ji go lo ba drums of passion was written by babatunde olatunji and was first released by olatunji. While studying in new york city, olatunji formed an african drum a. The piece was also remade in 2004 by english dance musician fatboy slim, this time under its original title. Theres something primal and joyous but also chilling about nigerian master drummer babatunde olatunji s classic 1959 album drums of passion. Akiwowo chant to the trainman suggest the rhythm of a moving train. In 1959 olatunji released his first of six records on the columbia label, called drums of passion. Artist also credited as michael olatunji on back of outer sleeve. Drums of passion was the first album released by babatunde olatunji 19272003 in 1960. Gingoloba drums of passion kiyakiya why do you run away.
Jin go lo ba the drums of passion by babatunde olatunji. Jingoloba, from drums of passion, was remade as jingo to become the first single by santana in 1969. Even today, fortyfour years after its original release, this record will open the eyes and ears of new listeners to the vibrant nuances of traditional african music and vocals. Nigerianborn drummer michael babatunde olatunji grew to international fame beginning in the late 50s with his groundbreaking 1959 capitol records debut drums of passion. In yoruba olatunji s native language it means, do not worry. Drums of passion by babatunde olatunji on apple music. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Babatunde olatunji listen on deezer music streaming. Gin go lo ba was sampled by many contemporary artists santana and fatboy slim amongst others and covered in 1979 by latin jazzpercussionist candido for his disco chart smash jingo.
It is credited for making traditional african music popular outside africa. The album was a huge hit, remaining in print for decades and standing as one of the first examples of the american recordbuying public taking an interest in international music. Babatunde olatunji was born on april 7, 1927 in ajido, lagos state, nigeria as michael babatunde olatunji. What really gets revealed by this 50th anniversary release is the ability olatunji had to make traditional music popular. The invocation by babatunde olatunji and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Tracklist with lyrics of the album drums of passion 2002 from babatunde olatunji. Max roachs freedom now suite, drums of passion, and the rose that grew from concrete, volume 1. I was much more familiar with its africanamerican decendents. Jingoloba or jingo is a song by nigerian percussionist babatunde olatunji, featured on his first album drums of passion 1959. The beat by babatunde olatunji and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Drums of passion, an album by babatunde olatunji on spotify. Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji.
African folk music as well as world music in general was and still is just a budding passion. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. It was the first known album of traditional west african drumming. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on spotify. Olatunji invokes all the spirits of the drums in a dance full of charm and tradition. Apr 06, 2003 babatunde olatunji discography and songs. In the album drums of passion seem to hear all the tribes of africa conference, i seem to be at a shamanic ceremony where the fiery rhythm of the percussion enhances the shrill voices of the tribe. Both olatunji and his drums of passion were unknown to me when i discovered this cd. Babatunde olatunji, nigerianborn drummer born april 7, 1927, ajido, nigeriadied april 6, 2003, salinas, calif. Olatunji is a trailblazer in world percussion music. Drums of passion for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Hailed as a genius by none other than jazz greats john coltrane, count basie, duke ellington and dizzy gillespie and referenced by bob dylan on his freewheeling album, olatunji has also toured with the rev. Another fan was rock musician carlos santana, who covered olatunji s jin go lo ba from drums of passion in 1969, retitling it jingo. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1960 flac stereo 2488. Jul, 2009 this zeal lay at the root of olatunji s music, and is arguably felt more ferociously on drums of passion than any other of his many recordings. Cover versions of jingo ji go lo ba drums of passion. Michael babatunde olatunji biography life, family, children. Drums of passion by babatunde olatunji on amazon music. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Find babatunde olatunji discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Babatunde olatunji april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.
In 1961 he performed at the prestigious village gate club with jazz saxophonist john coltrane and drummer art blakey. If you are a mickey hart and planet drum fan you would deffinatly enjoy olatunjis drums of passion. Olatunjis subsequent recordings include drums of passion. Nigerian drummer babatunde olatunji enjoyed a rich musical legacy during his lifetime. Olatunji had a profound impact on everyone who knew him and everyone who had been touched by his love for the drum and the african culture that nurtured that love. Listen free to babatunde olatunji drums of passion akiwowo chant to the trainman, oya primitive fire and more. Find babatunde olatunji discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Get all the lyrics to songs by babatunde olatunji and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Drummer babatunde olatunji pioneer nigerian musician sfgate. Babatunde olatunji drums of passion 1959 petty vendetta. Drums of passion album lyrics by babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji music, videos, stats, and photos. Jingoloba jingolowbah, a song by babatunde olatunji on. Babatunde olatunji was born 1927 in the small village of ajido, nigeria, about forty miles from lagos, the capital of the country. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from babatunde olatunji at the discogs marketplace. Akiwowo ahkeywohwoh chant to the trainman oya awyah. Forming a nigerian folklore ensemble with the african expatriate community, he recorded the landmark album drums of passion in 1959. He died on april 6, 2003 in salinas, california, usa. Jan 06, 2014 babatunde olatunji licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of sinetone amr. Watch the video for jin go lo ba jin go lowbah from babatunde olatunji s olatunji. Olatunji drums of passion oya primitive fire youtube. Track a4 spelled jin go lo ba on back of outer sleeve.
It may not be as immediately accessible as some of. Apr 10, 2003 babatunde olatunji, the nigerian drummer, bandleader and world beat pioneer who first brought authentic african music to the united states with his 1959 album, drums of passion, died sunday from. Jin go lo ba the drums of passion babatunde olatunji. Babatunde olatunji circle of drums 2005 full album.