Fela Sowande

Folk Symphony

Year: 1960

Description: Based on Yoruba melodies, represents culmination of Sowande's style, blends traditional Nigerian and Western classical music

Instrumentation: Orchestra

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African Suite

Year: 1955

Description: Incorporates melodies from Nigeria and Ghana, showcases blending of traditional African and Western classical music

Instrumentation: String orchestra

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Organ Works

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Description: Sowande is considered the father of the 'Nigerian organ school' due to his compositions for the organ

Instrumentation: K'a Mura, Yoruba Lament, K'a Mo Rokoso (unpublished)

Influence: Yoruba rhythms, melodies, and aesthetics

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Choral Pieces

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Description: Features Yoruba texts and traditional Nigerian musical elements alongside Western choral structures

Instrumentation: Oh Render Thanks, Roll De Ol' Chariot, The Wedding Song

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Art Songs

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Description: Reflects Sowande's interest in incorporating African-American musical influences (with roots in traditional African music) into his compositions

Instrumentation: Because of You, Songs of Contemplation, Out of Zion

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