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Guy Warren (Drummer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Guy Warren of Ghana, also known as Kofi Ghanaba, 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.
Birth nameWarren Gamaliel Kpakpo Akwei
Also known asKofi Ghanaba, Guy Warren of Ghana
BornMay 4, 1923, Greater Accra, Ghana
DiedDecember 22, 2008
GenresAfrican jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, arranger, actor, record producer
InstrumentsDrums
LabelsSafari, Decca, RCA Victor
Associated actsThe Tempos

About Guy Warren

Drummer Guy Warren was born on May 4, 1923 in Ghana (He dies at the age of 85, on December 22, 2008).

The Divine Drummer was a Ghanaian musician who established the musical genre called Afro-jazz.

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Guy Warren before becoming famous

Guy Warren was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1923 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

He briefly attended Achimota College in Accra, but dropped out in 1942 and joined the US Army's Office of Strategic Services the following year.

Achievement of Guy Warren

He was a founding member of The Tempos, Africa's greatest jazz ensemble. He went to Chicago in 1955 to perform with the Gene Esposito Band, and he also worked with Pianist Duke Ellington, Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong, and other well-known jazz performers at this time.

Guy Warren's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had four boys and two daughters from his two marriages. His first son, a sculptor, painter, and carver, is among his offspring who have pursued artistic pursuits.

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Warren Gamaliel Kpakpo Akwei was named after former American President US President Warren G. Harding by his parents.

Guy Warren Income & Net worth

Guy Warren's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a drummer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Guy Warren.

Guy Warren Height and Weight

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Latest information about Guy Warren updated on March 22 2023.