On Wayback Wednesday, we celebrate Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji, who performed at Esalen on July 4, 1997. Babatunde was a part of a generation of Africans who became integral in the fight for racial justice in America. Babatunde linked the rhythm of his music to the growing beat of equality, which is on display on this clip. Learn more about Babatunde in this compelling article. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53985119 | Esalen
2:02
On Wayback Wednesday, we celebrate Nigerian drummer Babat…
9K viewsSep 23, 2020
FacebookEsalen
Babatunde Olatunji, the Yoruba percussion legend who took African rhythms to the world with his 1959 album Drums of Passion. Born in Ajido in 1927, he studied at Morehouse, caught Columbia Records’ attention, and made history as a 1991 Grammy Award winner for Planet Drum. A true master of the drum and an ambassador of African music. Keep resting, Pa Olatunji, the rhythm never stopped. 🥁🕊 Credit: Nostalgicosounds_ng/Facebook | Think Yoruba First
3:00
Babatunde Olatunji, the Yoruba percussion legend who took Afric…
5.1K views5 months ago
FacebookThink Yoruba First
Babatunde Olatunji - African Drumming
5:39
Babatunde Olatunji - African Drumming
40.6K viewsMay 9, 2013
YouTubePercussions
Babatunde African Drum Performance.
4:56
Babatunde African Drum Performance.
1.4M viewsApr 8, 2007
YouTubederbeno
Baba Olatunji & his Drums of Passion- Odunde
9:33
Baba Olatunji & his Drums of Passion- Odunde
112.5K viewsJul 18, 2008
YouTubeBabaOlatunjiMusic
Babatunde Olatunji - Drums of Passion Live '85
51:01
Babatunde Olatunji - Drums of Passion Live '85
47.3K viewsDec 11, 2018
YouTubeArchives World Music
Babatunde Olatunji Concert & Tour History | Concert Archives
Babatunde Olatunji Concert & Tour History | Concert Archives
Apr 18, 2021
concertarchives.org
1:07:09
Babatunde Olatunji & Drums of Passion @ Starwood 1997
33.1K viewsNov 7, 2017
YouTubeThe Starwood Festival
6:32
Telling a story with the voices of the drums African Drumming Babatun…
14.3K viewsApr 21, 2014
YouTuberytmy djembe
7:55
African Drumming Babatunde Olatunji Tonal Rhythmic Patterns
18.7K viewsApr 21, 2014
YouTuberytmy djembe
0:48
Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji and his Drums of Passio…
22.1K viewsFeb 17, 2025
FacebookJazz Is Dead
4:17
History Of Djembe African Drumming Babatunde Olatunji
21.9K viewsApr 18, 2014
YouTuberytmy djembe
1:00:44
Babatunde Olatunji - African Drumming
29.2K viewsJul 30, 2018
YouTubeArchives World Music
0:05
Babatunde Olatunji has been called the father of African drumming in t…
354 viewsFeb 16, 2024
FacebookPercussive Arts Society
7:34
Baba Olatunji & his Drums of Passion- Akiwowo
83.1K viewsJul 18, 2008
YouTubeBabaOlatunjiMusic
Ife L'Oju Laiye by Babatunde Olatunji
Jan 17, 2023
sonichits.com
6:48
Baba Olatunji & his Drums of Passion- Ajaja
124.8K viewsJul 18, 2008
YouTubeBabaOlatunjiMusic
10:23
LEARN AFRICAN DRUMMING PT1
20.1K viewsSep 11, 2009
YouTubeMRBLACKPOWERFUL02
7:11
Babatunde Olatunji - Shango
1K viewsOct 5, 2020
YouTubeMystical Vibes
21:35
Babatunde Olatunji - Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations
60.3K viewsApr 2, 2015
YouTubeHODVIDS
35:03
Babatunde Olatunji ‎– Flaming Drums 1962 Columbia ‎– CL 8666 A…
4.4K viewsOct 22, 2020
YouTubeINVIGORATION
Babatunde Olatunji - Dance To The Beat Of My Drum lyrics
May 26, 2015
lyricstranslate.com
3:13
Babatunde Olatunji - Dance to The Beat of My Drum (Live on Letterm…
2.8K viewsApr 28, 2018
YouTubeRare Tracks II
Babatunde Olatunji with Sikiru Adepoju and Muruga - Circle Of Dr…
Apr 14, 2019
discogs.com
8:42
Baba Olatunji plays Fanga
166.8K viewsMar 23, 2011
YouTubeD Kern
53:23
Babatunde Olatunji - Dance To The Beat Of My Drum (Jazz-Funk, Afric…
37.1K viewsAug 16, 2019
YouTubeAdditiveSphere
4:19
FUNK LIFE on Instagram: "Babatunde Olatunji performs "Ye…
7.9K views2 months ago
Instagramfunklife4ever
Babatunde Olatunji: Circle of Drums album review @ All About Jazz
Apr 22, 2006
allaboutjazz.com
3:12
Olatunji - "Ola" (Official HD Video)
7.2M viewsJul 1, 2016
YouTubeFOX FUSE
Babatunde Olatunji - Dance To The Beat Of My Drum
26.1M viewsFeb 16, 2023
discogs.com
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder