Drums of Passion (album)
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| Studio album by Babatunde Olatunji | |
| Released | February 15, 1960 |
| Recorded | New York City: August 14 and October 1, 1959 |
| Genre | World |
| Label | Columbia |
| Producer | Al Ham |
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Drums of Passion is a highly influential, groundbreaking [1][unreliable source?], album released by Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji in 1960. It was one of the first, if not the first, world music albums recorded in the United States.[2] It was immensely successful and sold over five million copies. [3] In 2002 it was released as a single layer stereo and 5.1 SACD by Columbia Records.
[edit] Track listing
- "Akiwowo" (4:42)
- "Oya" (5:35)
- "Odun De! Odun De!" (4:59)
- "Jin-go-lo-ba" (3:25)
- "Kiyakiya" (4:13)
- "Baba Jinde" (5:32)
- "Oyin Momo Ado" (5:27)
- "Shango" (7:02)
The 2002 CD re-release of the album included a bonus track. [4]
- "Menu Di Ye Jewe" (3:22)
