Remi Kabaka
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| Born | (1945-03-27) 27 March 1945 (age 79)
Kano, Nigeria
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| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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Bala Malan-Kabaka (m. 1969) |
| Children | Remi Kabaka Jr. |
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| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Drums |
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Remi Kabaka (born 27 March 1945) is a Nigerian Afro-rock avant-garde drummer. He worked with John Martyn, Hugh Masekela, on Rhythm of the SaintsbyPaul Simon, and Short Cut Draw BloodbyJim Capaldi.[1][2][3][4] He was also an important figure in the 1970s afro-jazz scene, composing the music to the film Black Goddess.[5]
Remi is the father of artist and musician Remi Kabaka Jr, who is the drummer and producer of the virtual rock group Gorillaz.
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