Vinyl RecordsCDsCassettesApparelDVDsCollectibles
Back to Artists

Babatunde Olatunji

Nigerian percussionist (1927–2003)

jazz
Yoruba music
apala
musician
percussionist
Shop Babatunde Olatunji's products

Facts

Names in other languages(30)

ru

Бабатунде Олатунджи

fr

Babatunde Olatunji

en

Babatunde Olatunji

yo

Babatunde Olatunji

de

Babatunde Olatunji

it

Babatunde Olatunji

es

Babatunde Olatunji

cs

Babatunde Olatunji

nl

Babatunde Olatunji

nb

Babatunde Olatunji

da

Babatunde Olatunji

nn

Babatunde Olatunji

sv

Babatunde Olatunji

sw

Babatunde Olatunji

cy

Babatunde Olatunji

hu

Babatunde Olatunji

ja

ババトゥンデ・オラトゥンジ

sl

Babatunde Olatunji

pt

Babatunde Olatunji

fi

Babatunde Olatunji

ca

Babatunde Olatunji

ast

Babatunde Olatunji

ga

Babatunde Olatunji

sq

Babatunde Olatunji

arz

باباتوندى اولاتونچى

pt-br

Babatunde Olatunji

pap

Babatunde Olatunji

dag

Babatunde Olatunji

guw

Babatunde Olatunji

ig

Babatunde Olatunji

Life & background
Date of birth
date on which the subject was born

April 6, 1927

Date of death
date on which the subject died

April 5, 2003

Country of citizenship
the object is a country that recognizes the subject as its citizen

Nigeria

Country of citizenship
the object is a country that recognizes the subject as its citizen

United States

Place of birth
most specific known birth location of a person, animal or fictional character

Ajido

Place of death
most specific known (e.g. city instead of country, or hospital instead of city) death location of a person, animal or fictional character

Salinas

Music & creative work
Instrument
musical instrument that a person plays or teaches or used in a music occupation

drum kit

Record label
brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

Columbia Records

Record label
brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

CBS

Record label
brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

Chesky Records

Catalog & authority identifiers

Library and authority-file identifiers are hidden here to keep this page readable. They remain on Wikidata.

Works

Loading Discogs works…
Loading catalog data from Discogs for this artist's works.

Babatunde Olatunji: Albums & Discography

Popular albums and track listings from the Babatunde Olatunji catalog.

  1. Drums Of Passion: The Invocation(1988)

    Available in store

    Tracklist

    1. 1Ajaja9:28
    2. 2Kori5:59
    3. 3Sango6:04
    4. 4Oba Igbo5:04
    5. 5Orere5:15
    6. 6Ogun La Ka Aiye10:35
  2. Circle Of Drums(2005)

    Tracklist

    1. 1Stepping (Isise)5:42
    2. 2Incantations9:03
    3. 3Dawn (Idaji)8:51
    4. 4Embracement7:41
    5. 5Ascension (Igoke)10:03
    6. 6Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations21:28
  3. Healing Session(2003)

    Tracklist

    1. 1Emi Ka Sai D'arugbo7:11
    2. 2Adura10:37
    3. 3Edunmare4:18
    4. 4Ara Mi Le6:07
    5. 5Mystery Of Love5:56
    6. 6Watusi6:27
    7. 7NeNe8:32
    8. 8Primitive Fire8:24
  4. Love Drum Talk(1997)

    Tracklist

    1. 1Saré Tete Wa6:07
    2. 2What's Your Number, Mama?6:53
    3. 3Love Drum Talk9:08
    4. 4Bebí Alolo9:12
    5. 5Spell Mónisola7:37
    6. 6Don't Know Why My Love5:38
    7. 7Mother, Give Me Love13:28
    8. 8Long Distance Lover9:46
  5. Drums Of Passion (Celebrate Freedom, Justice And Peace)(1993)

    Tracklist

    1. 1Dominira7:09
    2. 2Mandela9:01
    3. 3T'aiye Mlse6:00
    4. 4Gbogb'ara-Le Niko?6:54
    5. 5Ki L'abiola Se?9:20
    6. 6Bun-Bam-Ba8:57
    7. 7Iléré9:05
  6. A.F.R.I.C.A.(1987)

    Tracklist

    1. A1A.F.R.I.C.A.6:08
    2. A2A.F.R.I.C.A. (Radio Version)4:11
    3. B1A.F.R.I.C.A. (The Stetsasized Mix)6:56
    4. B2Free South Africa5:49
  7. Dance To The Beat Of My Drum(1986)

    Tracklist

    1. A1The Beat Of My Drum7:40
    2. A2Loyin Loyin (Honey Honey)7:27
    3. A3Ife L'oju L'aiye (Love Is The Greatest Thing In The World)6:45
    4. B1Akiwowo Part 1 (Chant To The Trainman)3:28
    5. B2Akiwowo Part 2 (Chant To The Trainman)8:56
    6. B3Se Eni A Fe L'Amo - Kere Kere (You Know The One You Love - Herald The News)9:10
  8. Drums Of Passion / More Drums Of Passion(1975)

    Tracklist

    1. A1Akiwowo (Chant To The Trainman)3:37
    2. A2Oya (Primitive Fire)5:35
    3. A3Odun De! Odun De! (Happy New Year)4:38
    4. A4Gin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums Of Passion)3:11
    5. B1Kiyakiya (Why Do You Run Away?)4:15
    6. B2Baba Jinde (Flirtation Dance)5:30
    7. B3Oyin Momo Ado (Sweet As Honeybee)4:54
    8. B4Shango (Chant To The God Of Thunder)7:04
    9. C1Ayinde6:53
    10. C2Wasalu7:01
    11. C3Ire Dodo Ye4:23
    12. C4Frekoba8:21
    13. D1Bethelehemu5:38
    14. D2Mbira9:40
    15. D3Omo Pupa5:44
    16. D4Alose10:45
  9. Soul Makossa(1973)

  10. Soul Makossa (Part 1 & 2)(1973)

Babatunde Olatunji: Biography & Facts

Names in other languages

  • ru
    Бабатунде Олатунджи
  • fr
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • en
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • yo
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • de
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • it
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • es
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • cs
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • nl
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • nb
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • da
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • nn
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • sv
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • sw
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • cy
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • hu
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • ja
    ババトゥンデ・オラトゥンジ
  • sl
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • pt
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • fi
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • ca
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • ast
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • ga
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • sq
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • arz
    باباتوندى اولاتونچى
  • pt-br
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • pap
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • dag
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • guw
    Babatunde Olatunji
  • ig
    Babatunde Olatunji

Life & background

Date of birth

date on which the subject was born

April 6, 1927
Date of death

date on which the subject died

April 5, 2003
Country of citizenship

the object is a country that recognizes the subject as its citizen

Nigeria
Country of citizenship

the object is a country that recognizes the subject as its citizen

United States
Place of birth

most specific known birth location of a person, animal or fictional character

Ajido
Place of death

most specific known (e.g. city instead of country, or hospital instead of city) death location of a person, animal or fictional character

Salinas

Music & creative work

Instrument

musical instrument that a person plays or teaches or used in a music occupation

drum kit
Record label

brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

Columbia Records
Record label

brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

CBS
Record label

brand and trademark associated with the marketing of subject music recordings and music videos

Chesky Records

Source: Wikidata (Q797599)