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Tony Allen is often referred to as one of the primary co-founders of the Afrobeat genre. He was a maestro drummer, who not only meshed traditional African rhythms with jazz and funk influences, but also imbued it with a sense of political activism, making his music more than just tunes for the dance floor. His work with Fela Kuti on Africa ‘70 project in the 70s served as the foundation for this sound.
Tony Allen's music videos were not very visually described in numerous sources. However, slipping into something more visually visceral, Allen’s video for "Go Back", featuring Damon Albarn, stands out as a powerful social commentary. The video is shot amidst the backdrop of the migrant crisis, mixing sobering images of overcrowded boats with Allen's compelling drum routines. Here's an amusing nugget: Allen, despite his influential drumming style, once quipped that he played the drums because he wanted to "sound like four drummers", yet he considered himself a singer first! The Afrobeat innovator might have passed on, but his legacy continues to resonate in the beats of musicians worldwide.
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