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

19th April 2025

PERFORMERS
Mercer Island High School Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
Bryan Kolk
LOCATION
Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage, New York, NY, United States of America