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Living and working across the world, Odumodublvck typifies a new generation of African musicians who in recent years have won ...

The Melbourne-born Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist worshipped Nigerian drummer and composer Tony Allen, who was renowned for his inventive drum patterns. He was since 1964 a cohort of African drummer ...