BABA OLATUNJI’S “DRUMS OF PASSION”

Babatunde Olatunji and his Drums of Passion brought African rhythmic drumming to an international audience for decades, traveling the world as ambassadors for Olatunji’s native Nigeria, and as an inspiration to a generation of would-be percussionists. One of their most-familiar songs is “Akiwowo,” also known as “Chant to the Trainman.” So many exciting rhythms! Enjoy the song as part of the “African rhythms” week in our special season of classes that cross borders with rhythms — “Everything is a Drum.”