Drums of Passion: The Invocation

by Babatunde Olatunji

Overview

The first in a pair of releases that featured percussionist Olatunji showcasing his celebrated multi-rhythmic style in a fresh context. Olatunji was adding African beats to jazz and R&B dates back in the '60s, and does roughly the same thing on this date, fueling careening, expansive tracks that are long enough to incorporate everything from singers to numerous drummers playing traps, congas, shakers, and all manner of drums. It's infectious and among the best blends of traditional and contemporary African and American elements. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	05/30/2012
Label:	Mickey Hart Collection / Smithsonian Records
UPC:	0093070050020
Rank:	153409

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Babatunde Olatunji   Primary Artist,Drums,Djembe,Vocals,Shekere,Percussion
Airto Moreira   Guest Artist,Drums,Caxixi,Percussion
C.K. Ganyo   Percussion,Drums,Djembe
Rotimi Byrd   Drums,Djembe
Ayisha Shabaaz   Vocals
Olabisi Hunter   Vocals
Carolyn Seibron   Vocals
Soji Randolph   Vocals
Marija Especialze   Agogo,Shekere,Percussion
Sanga Francis   Drums,Djembe
Frank Ekeh   Agogo,Vocals,Shekere,Percussion
Iyalu Akanbi   Vocals
Sundiatta Keith   Drums,Djembe
Gordon Ryan   Bells,Drums,Vocals
Taiwo Shabaaz   Drums,Ashiko Drum
Babafunmi Ohene   Drums,Djembe,Log Drums
Yao Tamakloe   Vocals
Sikiru Adepoju   Drums,Talking Drum
Bruce Langhorne   Agogo,Vocals
Bobby Vega   Guitar (Bass)
Mickey Hart   Drums,Percussion
Sarah Abukusta   Vocals

Technical Credits

J.E. Tully   Design
Tom Size   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Paul Maxon   Artwork
Michael Rosen   Assistant Engineer
John Werner   Photography
Babatunde Olatunji   Composer,Producer
Joe Gastwirt   Digital Mastering
Tom Flye   Mixing
Airto Moreira   Associate Producer
Phil Kaffel   Engineer
Mickey Hart   Producer