World Music Pioneer Babatunde Olatunji dies at 75

-In Memorium -
Michael Babatunde 'Baba' Olatunji

Our friend, brother and spirtual leader left this plain for another, Sunday, April 6, 2003, 7:30 am, at the age of 75.

Babatunde Olatunji was a virtuoso of West African percussion.His 1959 album 'Drums of Passion' was a worldwide smash hit. He received a Grammy Award in 1991 for his collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart on their Planet Drum album. He was also the founder of the Voices of Africa foundation.

The memorial service is in San Rafael, CA, April 15, 2003.

From:
http://www.olatunjimusic.com/

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