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Afrobeat & Beyond: 16 Songs That Showcase Tony Allen's Masterful Range
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen (1940 - 2020) performs live on stage at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 11th March 1988. (photo by Frans Schellekens/Redferns)

Afrobeat & Beyond: 16 Songs That Showcase Tony Allen's Masterful Range

From collaborations with Damon Albarn and Flea to his joint album with Hugh Masekela, here are 16 career-spanning songs that highlight the afrobeat pioneer's genre-eclipsing influence.