Drums of Passion

Babatunde Olatunji - Drums of Passion

Drums of Passion
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Artist: Babatunde Olatunji
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2002-07-30
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
  1. Akiwowo
  2. Oya
  3. Odun De! Odun De!
  4. Gin-Go-Lo-Ba
  5. Kiyakiya
  6. Baba Jinde
  7. Oyin Momo Ado
  8. Shango
  9. Menu Di Ye Jewe

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Music Review: Journey to Another World
Rating: 5 Stars

This album has been credited as being the first World Music album, as in having world appeal and not just local popularity in addition to being recorded in New York, a rarity for African musicians at the time. When you first give this a listen, the opening drum beats have an immediate effect and you instantly know that you are in for a journey to someplace far away, in distance and in time.

As a kid I'd sing along to this, not knowing the Nigerian language at all, but the feel was there and it has remained with me for over 30 years. I recently purchased the release on CD and it sounds wonderful. It has not lost any of the 1960's sound, however it is in sharp crisp digital sound and if you turn it up to 11 or so you can hear each finger slap on the Djembe drums and every singer chanting as though they were in the room with you.

World music today has been refined to the point of smooth sounds and beautiful synthesized orchestrations. This album is much different, it is raw music delivered with spirituality and passion. Learning about Babatunde and what he did for the world of music after this release in 1960 has only given me more appreciation for his art and his life, and especially this album. It is truly unique, and if you allow it, it will take you someplace that is hopefully new and exciting for you.

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