Agalu
Akeem Ayanniyi leads Agalu. The “Ayan” prefix of Akeem’s name Ayanniyi, indicates that he descends from a family lineage that can be traced back 700 years to the Yoruba deity of drumming, Ayan Agalu. As the ninth generation of his family to play the traditional Yoruba talking drum, Akeem, is from the Western Nigerian town of Erin Oshun near the historic art center of Oshogbo.He has been performing since the age of five and has, as a performer and teacher, toured much of Africa as well as Germany, Brazil, Sweden and the United States. Akeem settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1993 and founded Agalu in 1998.
For bookings, drum classes, workshops, drum sales and repairs, contact:
Akeem Ayanniyi
Agalu Musical Director
1631 Calle Sotero, Santa fe, N.M, 87507.
Phone: 505 920-4656
Email: AKEEMAYANNIYI@aol.com