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Nigerian drummer Olatunji (1927-2003), an internationally celebrated musician who popularized West African traditional music and worked tirelessly in the Civil Rights Movement, offers his inspirational life story. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
The Beat of My Drum: An Autobiography
by Michael Babatunde OlatunjiThe story of how Drums of Passion introduced Americans to West African music. See more details below
Overview
The story of how Drums of Passion introduced Americans to West African music.
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- ISBN-13:
- 9781592133543
- Publisher:
- Temple University Press
- Publication date:
- 02/04/2005
- Edition description:
- 1
- Pages:
- 272
- Product dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)
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Pete Seeger
Olatunji taught this country—white and black—the glories of West African music and dance. His message is now being carried on by thousands of younger people in different parts of the U.S.A. It is good to have this book, with his words, to tell his story more completely.
Mickey Hart
Baba has spread his rhythm seeds far and wide and now we have many new crops in our garden of rhythm thanks to his vision and passion.
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