- Born
- 4 May 1923
Accra - Died
- 22 December 2008
- Country
- Ghana
- Record labels
- Safari Records
- Discography
- 7 albums
Biography
Guy Warren was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Guy Warren was born on 4 May 1923 in Accra and died on 22 December 2008. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Safari Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Africa Speaks America Answers” (1957) to “The African Soundz of Guy Warren of Ghana” (1972).
Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba or by the mononym Ghanaba (4 May 1923 – 22 December 2008), 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. 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.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Guy Warren is credited as a sideman
| 1972 | Stratavarious — Ginger Baker |
| 1976 | Colonial Man — Hugh Masekela |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Guy Warren play?
Guy Warren is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Guy Warren born?
Guy Warren was born 4 May 1923 in Accra.
What are Guy Warren's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Africa Speaks America Answers (1957), Themes for African Drums (1959), African Rhythms: The Exciting Soundz of Guy Warren and His Talking Drum (1962), Afro-Jazz (1969) and Native Africa (1969).
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