Yesterday we lost a true legend and icon of music. Tony Allen. No-one could infuse such a sense of joy, balance, control, urgency, militancy and FUNK into a simple groove as him. This groove - Afrobeat - is one of the foundations of our club and an inspiration to keep positive, keep diggin and keep playing. 

Here is a tribute mix from resident Chris Astrojazz that focusses on some highlights from his career post Fela Kuti. It is merely a launch pad to discover more. Please play loud and enjoy!

Tony Allen - Afro Beat Revolution (DJ Spooky Edit)
Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela - We've Landed
Tony Allen & Eska - What's Your Fashion 
Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - The Seed (Edit)
Tony Allen - Never Expect Power Always (Dance Dub)
Tony Allen - Progress
Tony Allen - African Man
Tony Allen - Secret Agent
Tony Allen - One Tree
Tony Allen - Ariya (Afrobeat Straight Mix)
Awa Band feat. Tony Allen - Baba Batteur (Quantic French Mix)
Sofi Hellborg feat. Tony Allen - Wouldn't That Be Fun (Watch TV Mix)
Tony Allen & Oumou Sangare - 74
Tony Allen & Africa 70 – Afro-Disco-Beat (Africaine 808 Rework)
Tony Allen & Africa 70 - Afro-Disco Beat

Mix Series 002 - In Memory: TONY ALLEN - Selected By Chris Astrojazz

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He also leads Hippo Sound System, a collective of producers, musicians and vocalists who explore new fusions of world music with sound system culture. Producing intelligent and organic dance music that is enriching for both the body and the soul!

David Rodigan, Craig Charles and Jeremiah Asiamiah are all fans of his work, giving his tracks airtime on their shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra and BBC 6 music.

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Boomtown CH 10 - The Machine Cannot be Stopped.
9th - 13th August 2018.

Mix Series 002 - In Memory: TONY ALLEN - Selected By Chris Astrojazz

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