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When did Tony Allen's first album release?
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Tony Allen's first album Afrobeat Express released in 1989.
Tony Oladipo Allen (Lagos, Nigeria, 1940 – Paris, France, April 30, 2020) was a legendary Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter. Tony Allen together with Fela Kuti pioneered the Afrobeat musical genre; they recorded music together from the 1960s with the Africa ‘70 band until 1979. He played a pivotal role in several of Fela’s most... Read More
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