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Album of the Week: The Good, The Bad, & The Queen

Merrie Land Out Now via Studio 13

Nov 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

The Good, The Bad, & The Queen released their long-awaited sophomore album, Merrie Land, today via Studio 13 and it's our Album of the Week. More

The Good, The Bad, & The Queen Announce New Album, Share Title Track “Merrie Land”

Merrie Land Due Out November 16

Oct 23, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

The Good, The Bad, & The Queen have announced their long-awaited sophomore album, Merrie Land, and shared its title track. The band features Damon Albarn (of Blur and Gorillaz), Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, Paul Simonon (of The Clash), and Simon Tong (of The Verve). More



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The Source

The Source

Blue Note

Sep 25, 2017 By Dustin Krcatovich

Drummer Tony Allen has already gifted the world at least one lifetime's worth of rhythmic innovation, working both solo and with legendary collaborator Fela Kuti to alchemize the sinewy, slithering grooves of Afrobeat.  More

Film of Life

Film of Life

Jazz Village

Oct 31, 2014 By Billy Hamilton

For a man in his mid-'70s, Tony Allen still has a hell of a lot of reach. In recent years, the legendary Nigerian sticksman-once hailed as the best drummer in the world by Brian Eno-has imparted his Afrobeat influence over artists as diverse as Sébastien Tellier, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Flea. More