I was lucky enough to pick this original copy. The cover is not so in great shape, but it's the record that matters the most. This is Babatunde Olantunji "Drums of Passion", released in 1959 by Columbia Records. Olatunji's sound, particularly this recording, is one of the earliest to introduce African rhythm and sounds to US and influence some of great Jazz musicians including John Coltrane, Yusef Lateef, and Dizzy Gillespie. He formed strong friendship with Coltrane, in fact, Coltrane's last live recording was Olatunji Center of African Culture in Harlem in 1967, where Olatunji had found. It was also considered one of the first "world music" recording in the US.The album consists of sitraightforward drums, percussions and chorus. Delightful and rhythmic drumming joined with vibrant chant in harmony. Not quite the same as Batucada or Afro-Latin rhythm of drumming. It is relaxing, but also intensifying, energetic, so many sounds and voices coming together as one. The essential, must-have album, I would say.
There is a CD reissue that you could pick up
Side A:
1. Akiwowo
2. Oya
3. Odun de! Odun de!
4. Jin Go Lo Ba
Side B:
1. Kiyakiya
2. Baba Jinde
3. Oyin Momo Ado
4. Shango
The site below is a great reference of Olatunji
African Music Encyclopedia: Babatunde Olatunji
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