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Which musical director played with Africa 70?

  • Tony Allen

  • Michael Williams

  • James Smith

  • Peter Jones

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Tony Allen, the acclaimed Nigerian drummer and musical director, played a pivotal role in the legendary band Africa 70. Under the leadership of Fela Kuti, Africa 70 pioneered the Afrobeat genre, fusing traditional African rhythms with funk, jazz, and psychedelic influences. Allen's distinctive drumming style, characterized by complex syncopated patterns and infectious grooves, became a defining element of Afrobeat and influenced countless musicians around the world.
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