The beat of my drum: An autobiography

Product Description
The autobiography of Olatunji, African musician and Africa's pioneer cultural ambassador to the world, captures a unique personal perspective of the world.
From the Publisher
The story of how Drums of Passion introduced Americans to West African music
From the Inside Flap
"Olatunji taught this country—white and black—the glories of West African music and dance. His message is now being carried on by thousands of younger people in different parts of the U.S.A. It is good to have this book, with his words, to tell his story more completely." —Pete Seeger
"Baba has spread his rhythm seeds far and wide and now we have many new crops in our garden of rhythm thanks to his vision and passion." —Mickey Hart
About the Author
Babatunde Olatunji (1927-2003) internationally renowned musician, teacher, and humanitarian, was "teacher in residence" at the Esalen Institute at the time of his death.
Robert Atkinson is Director, Center for the Study of Lives at the University of Southern Maine.