Guy Warren, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Guy Warren

Ghanian musician / drummer

Date of Birth: 04-May-1923

Place of Birth: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Date of Death: 22-Dec-2008

Profession: journalist, percussionist, jazz musician

Nationality: Ghana

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Guy Warren

  • Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba (4 May 1923 – 22 December 2008), was a Ghanaian musician, best known 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 also worked as a journalist, DJ and broadcaster.

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