“Where I come from, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm, and when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble.”

About Babatunde Olatunji

Musician • Nigerian

Babatunde Olatunji was a Nigerian drummer, educator, and social activist who introduced traditional African music to a wide American audience. His seminal 1959 album, Drums of Passion, became a global phenomenon and is...