Musicians · b. 1944
Remi Kabaka
Nigerian musician
Biography
Remi Kabaka is a jazz musician. Remi Kabaka was born in 1944 in Ghana. Record labels: Antilles. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Aiye-Keta” (1976) to “Roots Funkadelia” (2024).
Remi Kabaka (27 March 1945 - 8 December 2025) was a Nigerian Afro-rock avant-garde drummer. He worked with John Martyn, Hugh Masekela, on Rhythm of the Saints by Paul Simon, and Short Cut Draw Blood by Jim Capaldi. He was also an important figure in the 1970s afro-jazz scene, composing the music to the film Black Goddess. Remi was 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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Remi Kabaka is credited as a sideman
| 1972 | Stratavarious — Ginger Baker |
| 1989 | Uptownship — Hugh Masekela |
| 1992 | Beatin’ Aroun de Bush — Hugh Masekela |
| 1994 | Hope — Hugh Masekela |
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was Remi Kabaka born?
Remi Kabaka was born 1944 in Ghana.
What are Remi Kabaka's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Aiye-Keta (1976), Black Goddess: The Soundtrack From Ola Balogun's Film (1978), A Child's Guide to Einstein (2004), Son of Africa (2023) and Roots Funkadelia (2024).
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