Fela Sowande

1905 - 1987

Nigerian

Summary

“Fela” Sowande was a Nigerian musician and composer. Considered the father of modern Nigerian art music, Sowande is perhaps the most internationally known African composer of works in the European “classical” idiom.

Performances

13th November 2024

PERFORMERS
Charlotte Symphony
CONDUCTOR
Christopher James Lees
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC, United States of America

25th November 2024

PERFORMERS
New York Youth Symphony Crescendo
CONDUCTOR
Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit
LOCATION
Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, New York, NY, United States of America