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Guy Warren
Ghanian musician / drummer (1923-2008) · Ghana · On the map · Journalists · Died at 85
Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba or by the mononym Ghanaba, was a Ghanaian musician, most notable as the inventor of Afro-jazz - "the reuniting of African-American jazz with its African roots" - and as a member of The Tempos, alongside E. T. Mensah. He also inspired musicians such as Fela Kuti.
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Warren's virtuosity on the African drums earned him the appellation "The Divine Drummer". At different stages of his life, he additionally worked as a journalist, DJ and broadcaster.
