The Paper Wave Radio show presents a retrospective of master afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. Through post-colonial Africa, Fela, lost years in Europe and the late blooming of creativity pushing musical boundaries, it is an incredible life and career. There are musical highlights, interviews and masterclasses presented from the life of one of the greatest drummers of all time.

What a track list!

1. Homage to Esu
2. Pat Thomas & Marijata – We Are Coming Home
3. Art Blaky & The Jazz Messengers – Moanin’
4. Koola Lobitos – Omuti Tide
5. Fela Kuti – Shakara
6. Fela Kuti & Ginger Baker – Ye Ye Smell
7. Tony Allen (with Afrika 70) – No Discrimination
8. Tony Allen (with Afrika 70) – African Message
9. Tony Allen – N.E.P.A (Dance Dub)
10. Psyco on da Bus – Afropusherman
11. Black Voices
12. Tony Allen – Go Back feat. Damon Albarn
13. Oumou Sangaré – Yere Faga feat. Tony Allen
14. Tony Allen & Jeff Mills – Locked and Loaded
15. Rocket Juice & the Moon – Follow Fashion
16. Tony Allen & Hugh Maskela – Robbers, Thugs and Muggers
17. Tony Allen – African Man