Secret Agent (2022 Remaster) Tony Allen SKU: 4050538752601 Barcode: 4050538752601 25.00 £25.00 Genre: World / Fusion Label: World Circuit Released Date: 20th May 2022 Buying Format: 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Tony Allen (1940 – 2020) has long been acknowledged as Africa’s finest drummer and one of the continent’s most influential musicians. Together with Fela Kuti (with whom he played for 15 years) Allen co-created Afrobeat – the hard-driving, horns-rich, funk-infused, politically insurrectionary style which became such a dominant force in African music and such an influence worldwide. His iconic drumming has since underpinned an extensive catalogue of solo works as well as collaborations with the likes of Damon Albarn (as part of The Good, The Bad and The Queen), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sebastien Tellier, Grace Jones, Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré, Jeff Mills and Hugh Masekela. His 2009 World Circuit debut, the raw and uncut Secret Agent, has all the ingredients that combine to make Afrobeat so special – fat, full-throated, hard riffing horns; nagging tenor guitars; jazz- and funk-informed saxophone and trumpet work outs; effervescent chicken-shack keyboards; lyrics rich in folk metaphors and proverbs, some of which confront state corruption and oppression (Kuti’s most frequent targets); deep-soul call and response vocals; and, of course, energising everything around it, Allen’s majestic drumming. To mark the 2nd anniversary of Tony Allen’s passing at the age of 80, World Circuit will re-release this classic album on 2 x 180g heavyweight vinyl. The audio has been remastered and the package features the original 2009 sleeve notes in a 4p 12” booklet. “if you’re wondering why Afrobeat is hip, start here.” Observer Music Monthly “There is no question that Tony Allen is a genius, one of the greatest percussionists in the history of popular music” The Guardian “While seeking to revive Afrobeat from the roots, Tony Allen imposes here a modernist vision and achieves the best possible synthesis between Yoruba foundations, Blue Note jazz arrangements and electro sound resolution.” – Les Inrockuptibles Artist Tony Allen Genre World / Fusion Label World Circuit Buying Options 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Format 180g , 2LP , Gatefold Sleeve Condition New Country UK Track Listings LP1 Secret Agent (2022 - Remaster) Ijo (2022 - Remaster) Switch (2022 - Remaster) Celebrate (2022 - Remaster) Ayenlo (2022 - Remaster) Busybody (2022 - Remaster) LP2 Pariwo (2022 - Remaster) Nina Lowo (2022 - Remaster) Atuwaba (2022 - Remaster) Alutere (2022 - Remaster) Elewon Po (2022 - 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