Multi-instrumentalist, Venezuelan born, of African descent. He has the ability to incorporate traditional music from all around the world into the classical as well as the contemporary realm. Allan has won recognition for acclaimed album productions, recording sessions and performances with Donna Summer, Al Jarreau and Kenny Loggins (U.S.), Sergio Mendes (Brasil), Zap Mama (Europe/Africa), Habib Koite (Mali), Peru Negro (Peru), Thomas Mapfumo (Zimbabwe) and Regino Gimenez (Cuba).