I was really glad to see Fela Kuti get a little more recognition a couple of years ago when the play Fela made it to Broadway. Now, I don't expect to see a play about his life, but Tony Allen also deserves more a lot more appreciation. Not only was he Fela's drummer and musical director, but he put out a number of great solo albums in the 1970s. He didn't record much in the 1980s or 1990s, but he's been very prolific over the last 15 years as both a solo artist and as a collaborator with various acts. The Wrasse record label did put out a greatest hits collection (Eager Hands and Restless Feet) in 2002, but it's only available as an import for us North Americans and I also thought a broader career retrospective was necessary. (Most of his great 1970s albums have been reissued are easily available as both cds and mp3 downloads.)
| The Same Blood | Tony Allen |
| Crazy Afrobeat | Tony Allen |
| Secret Agent | Tony Allen |
| Against The Wall | Jimi Tenor / Tony Allen |
| Nepa | Tony Allen |
| Ako | Fela Kuti |
| Don't Fight | Tony Allen |
| Afropusherman | Psyco On Da Bus |
| Gbedu | Tony Allen |
| Nature Springs | The Good, The Bad and The Queen |
| Sankofa | Hypnotic Brass Ensemble featuring Tony Allen |
| Progress | Tony Allen |
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