The man who put the "beat" in Afrobeat while drumming for Fela Kuti's Africa 70 ensemble, Tony Allen was a distinct force in his own right, both during his time with Kuti and for many years after the ensemble's demise. AFRO DISCO BEAT is a stellar collection that shines the spotlight entirely on the work of this legendary rhythm man by collecting four of his finest albums as a solo artist--JEALOUSY, PROGRESS, NO ACCOMMODATION FOR LAGOS, and NO DISCRIMINATION. Allen's compositions, much like Kuti's, often evolved into sweaty extended work-outs, and though the set contains only 10 tracks over two discs, it still features a wealth of the deepest, most sizzling African funk ever made. This is an excellent introduction to both the joys of Tony Allen and the sound of Afrobeat|
Rovi