He's been described as "perhaps the best drummer to have lived" by Brian Eno. Tony Allen is the man who gave Fela Kuti his signature swing.

The drummer is forging forward with his tenth album, "Film of Life", which includes collaborations with the best of Nigerian talent, as well as input from former Blur frontman Damon Albarn.
We also take a look at a new release from soul legend Aretha Franklin. She has paid homage to her fellow divas with an album of cover songs. 

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