What was the name of The composer who studied African drumming called who?

The composer who studied African drumming called himself Moondog. He was born Louis Hardin in Marysville, Kansas in 1916 and died in Germany in 1999. He was a self-taught musician who played a variety of instruments, including the conga drums made from old oil barrels. He was known for his unique style of music that combined elements of jazz, classical music, and folk music.