Lord Eric Carboo: Afro Rock Pioneer

0:00On March 2nd, tributes are flooding in for Lord Eric Carbou, the Ghanaian-born percussionist who passed away at age 81 after a short battle, with lung cancer. Known for his vibrant six-decade career, he became a key figure in blending African rhythms with Western music, earning the nickname Lord Eric for his, showmanship on stage. Earlier this week, we learned more about his pioneering role in Afro-Rock during the 1960s in London. The experimented with amplifying traditional drums, collaborated with stars like Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones at their Hyde Park Concert, Ginger, Johnson, and even Paul McCartney on film soundtracks. His work helped launch clubs and events that drew crowds from Philadelphia to OCBSA. Lord Eric left a big mark on education too, starting workshops in schools across the UK from the 1980s onward, what began as interactive drumming and dance sessions in Canvon's bread nationwide, introducing kids to African culture through his band Agor

1:00Imbai, and events like Sugumugu Sunday. Coming from a coastal town in Ghana, he trained in electronics in the Netherlands before arriving in London where he ditched that path for music. In his later years, he performed with groups like the master drummers of Africa at major venues and stayed active on the festival scene right up to a final gathering with friends at home. Friends remember him as a fun, supportive elder whose fusion of sounds and dedication to cultural sharing will echo on, leaving London's music world A. Little quieter, but richer for his legacy, little quieter for his legacy, little quieter for his legacy, little quieter for his legacy, little quieter for his legacy, little quieter for his legacy, little quieter for his