Akin Euba

Developed the concept of 'African Pianism'. Compositions: Four Pictures from Oyo Calabashes, Saturday Night at Caban Bamboo, Scenes from Traditional Life.

Compositions by Akin Euba

Scenes from Traditional Life

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Description: Evokes the essence and spirit of traditional African music through piano

Instrumentation: Piano

Influence: Traditional African music

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Four Pictures from Oyo Calabashes

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Description: Demonstrates Euba's 'African Pianism' concept, blending traditional African and Western classical music

Instrumentation: Piano

Influence: African Pianism

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Saturday Night at Caban Bamboo

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Description: Demonstrates Euba's 'African Pianism' concept, blending traditional African and Western classical music

Instrumentation: Piano

Influence: African Pianism

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Igi Nla So (A Big Tree Bears Fruit)

Year: 1963

Description: Early exploration of Euba's 'African Pianism' ideas

Instrumentation: Piano and Yoruba drums

Influence: African Pianism

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Themes from Chaka

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Description: Pianistic realization of African polyrhythm, part of Euba's 'African Pianism' style

Instrumentation: Piano

Influence: African Pianism

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Choral and Vocal Works

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Description: Incorporates Yoruba texts and traditional Nigerian musical elements alongside Western classical forms

Instrumentation: Not specified

Influence: Traditional Nigerian music

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