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In memoriam: Allan Barnes’ musical legacy a nexus of Michigan musicians and genres

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff
Published August 5, 2016 at 4:16 PM EDT
Allan Barnes
Courtesy of Tate McBroom
Allan Barnes

Allan Barnes, Detroit jazz multi-instrumentalist and founding member of The Blackbyrds, has died. He was 66.

Detroit drummer and Gorilla Funk Mob co-founder Tate McBroom played with Barnes for almost 10 years. 

Listen above, as McBroom shares insights and perspectives on Barnes' musically diverse career.

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