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

15th March 2026

PERFORMERS
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
Daniel Parsley
LOCATION
Lincoln Heights Baptist Church, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

18th April 2026

PERFORMERS
University of Minnesota Duluth Chamber Orchestra
LOCATION
Weber Music Hall, Duluth, MN, United States of America