Who is funkier?

January 20, 2009 2:14 PM

Who are the percussionists (drum kit and... congas?) on Nina Simone's Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter?
posted by phrontist to Media & Arts (3 answers total)

Nadi Quamar, mamalikembi, tal viha, madagascar harp, guinee kuna -- Avram Schackman, sitar, spanish guitar, acoustic guitar, bass -- Nina Simone, vocal, piano
posted by Jode at 2:35 PM on January 20, 2009

Best answer: I found the same info on this page. Looks like the drummer's name was Don Alias.
posted by gnutron at 2:37 PM on January 20, 2009

Hmmm. That really doesn't answer your question, does it? Sorry. It's a pretty fabulous performance.
posted by Jode at 2:40 PM on January 20, 2009