Person

Guy Warren

Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba (4 May 1923 – 22 December 2008), was a Ghanaian musician, most notable as the inventor of Afro-jazz — "the reuniting of African-American jazz with its African roots" — and as a member of The Tempos, alongside E. T. Mensah. He also inspired musicians such as Fela Kuti. Warren's virtuosity on the African drums earned him the appellation "The Divine Dru…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Ghana
Born
May 4th, 1923
Died
December 22nd, 2008
Genres
Labels
KPM Music
Columbia Records
Last updated: October 21st, 2018

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