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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Recorded for Episode 4 of the African Concert Series on @ResonanceFM, Sounds of South Africa, this is the full interview with composer Andile Khumalo. Hear our conversation on South African classical music—its evolution, challenges, and future. www.mixcloud.com/theafricanco...

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Beyond the Broadcast: Dr. Andile Khumalo on the State of Classical Music in South Africa

Recorded for Episode 4 of the African Concert Series on Resonance FM, Sounds of South Africa, this is the full interview with composer Andile Khumalo. Hear our complete conversation on South African c...

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

We’re ready for Mandela Tales with Shirley J Thompson and wonderful musicians this morning at 11.30AM at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. Join us for music, storytelling and fun! Some tickets still available on the door. 📸Melissa Morris

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Nduduzo Makhathini brings South African jazz to Wigmore Hall. ✨ Sat, 27 June, 3pm 🎫 £5 under 35s www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Kevin Le Gendre, renowned British journalist, broadcaster, and author explored how African, Caribbean, and Black British musical traditions have shaped groundbreaking styles, contributing significantly to the British music scene. #kevinlegendre #blackmusicinbritain

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Gweneth Ann Rand and Allyson Devenish delivered a stunning performance of 12 African Songs by Fred Onovwerosuoke and Songs of Separation by William Grant Still. A powerful tribute to the art of African Art Song in the heart of London. 🎶🌍 #AfricanArtSong

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, we journeyed to East Africa with nyatiti virtuoso Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno & flutist Rowland Sutherland, exploring Kenyan melodies and Justinian Tamusuza’s flute work inspired by Ugandan ceremonial traditions. #africanclassicalmusic #africanartmusic #nyatiti

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Rounding off @africanseries.bsky.social @wigmore-hall.org.uk this evening in dazzling fashion: the great Tunde Jegede leading his NOK Orchestra & colleagues through latest album ‘Invocation’ (& more). Another fascinating, uplifting festival (🙏 curator @rebecaomordia.bsky.social) - back on 27 June!

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Spellbinding @africanseries.bsky.social morning set from Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno singing & playing nyatiti with Rowland Sutherland guesting (plus a great solo number) on flute. Back in at 3pm! @wigmore-hall.org.uk

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Onward with @africanseries.bsky.social @wigmore-hall.org.uk: Gweneth Ann Rand & Allyson Devenish’s special performance (the first, in fact) of Fred Onowerosuoke’s ‘12 African Songs’ cycle in its entirety plus William Grant Still’s remarkable ‘Songs of Separation’. Electrifying. Back at 7.30pm!

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

It begins! Back @wigmore-hall.org.uk for @africanseries.bsky.social - I’m here for all 3 gigs today, Mrs Specs doing morning & evening. Looking forward!

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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp @kenneththarp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Just one more sleep❗️ A fabulous morning, afternoon and evening of concerts, celebrating African classical music. Catch the @africanseries.bsky.social at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on Saturday 21 March 2026. Tickets and info 👉🏾 www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/search?term=...

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🎶 Don’t miss Tunde Jegede and members of his NOK Orchestra live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune today at 5pm! 🎧 They’ll be performing live in the studio and chatting about their upcoming performance at the African Concert Series at @wigmore-hall.org.uk 🌍✨ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It’s @africanseries.bsky.social time again - three concerts this Saturday @wigmore-hall.org.uk. Chamber, song & large band: something for everyone so come along & get involved! Book for any (or all - you know you want to) of the gigs here: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/search?term=...

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🎶 📻 The African Concert Series on Resonance FM 104.4fm returns next Friday, 20 March at 5:30pm! Presented by Debbie Golt and Rebeca Omordia, the programme explores composers and music featured in the African Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.

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Wigmore Hall @wigmore-hall.org.uk · 11/03/2026

10 days to go until The African Concert Series returns to Wigmore Hall with three concerts, including a concert by Tunde Jegede, NOK Orchestra and Dembis Thioung 🎶 In this clip, they perform the third movement from Jegede's composition 'Invocation' which you can hear live on Saturday 21 March 💫

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

African women are shaping the sound of the world. 🌍🎶As we approach International Women’s Day, we celebrate the voices and stories that inspire us every day. 📸 Krar Collective by Dimitri Djuric #africanwomen #internationalwomen

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎶 Recently on Resonance FM, flutist Rowland Sutherland spoke about his exciting collaboration with nyatiti virtuoso Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno for the upcoming concert “Music from East Africa” at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. A beautiful meeting of traditions and sounds — don’t miss it! 🗓️ 21 March🕥 11.30AM

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎶 Recently on Resonance FM, Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno shared his insights on the importance of introducing the nyatiti to Western audiences. He also revealed how he’s adapted his performance to connect with listeners at @wigmore-hall.org.uk 🌍🎵 #Nyatiti #MusicInnovation

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

'Within one collection, you've never travelled so far' 🌍 Composer Fred Onovwerosuoke introduces his cycle of 12 African Songs, which will be performed by soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish as part of The African Concert Series at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on Saturday 21 March 🎶

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What is African Art Song? 🎶 African art song blends indigenous storytelling traditions with composed classical structure. *Where tradition meets classical voice. *Rooted in oral storytelling. *Inspired by rhythms, proverbs, and identity. 🎥 Documentary premieres tomorrow.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🎶 New on air! African Concert Series launches a radio show on London’s Resonance FM 🎧 Hosted by Debbie Golt & Rebeca Omordia, featuring highlights from live concerts at @wigmore-hall.org.uk + behind-the-scenes insights. ✨ First episode: 20 Feb #AfricanConcertSeries #ResonanceFM

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The African Concert Series returns to @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 21 March! Solo nyatiti and a cross-cultural collaboration: Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno joins flautist Rowland Sutherland at 11:30am for Music from East Africa 🎶

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📚Black Music in Britain with Kevin Le Gendre 🗓️ 21 March, 5pm at @wigmore-hall.org.uk #freeevent

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🎶 Rehearsals are underway for the African Songs concert with soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish. Stay tuned as we share our journey of learning a rich and diverse collection of songs in preparation for the performance at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 21 March. #africanartsong

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⛏️🪕African Instrument Making Series : the making of the #Kenyan nyatiti (part 2) by Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno. #nyatiti #africaninstrumentmaking

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

⛏️🪘African Instrument-Making Series 🎶 Discover the West African Balafon Making with Koroleko Moussa. #africaninstrumentmaking #balafon

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

⛏️🪘African Instrument-Making Series 🎶 Richard Olatunde Baker shows us how the Yoruba talking drum comes to life. #africaninstrumentmaking #talkingdrum @richardolatunde.bsky.social

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The African Concert Series is both deeply personal and expansive in scope, it bridges cultures by presenting Africa’s musical richness alongside Western classical traditions, promoting collaborations between African & diaspora artists, sharing new sounds & stories with audiences.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

It’s been a joy to curate The African Concert Series at Wigmore Hall - 2026 Season. 🎶 🗓️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/ser...

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Devoted to celebrating music and musicians from Africa, as well those of African heritage, inspired and created by pianist Rebeca Omordia

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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp @kenneththarp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I’m honoured and excited! #AfricanClassicalMusic

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A supporter of the African Concert Series since its inception, we are honoured to have his continued support alongside Professor Emeritus Julian Lloyd Webber, as we celebrate and promote African classical music! 🎶 Read more about this appointment here🔗 theafricanconcertseries.co.uk/2026/01/09/1...

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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE becomes Patron of The African Concert Series

9 January 2026 The African Concert Series is proud to announce the appointment of Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE as Patron Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE by Ivan Weiss We are delighted to announce that K…

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A respected arts leader and former Director of The Africa Centre, Kenneth is currently Director of Culture & Communities for the London Borough of Haringey, and a Freelance Arts Consultant.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE as a Patron of the African Concert Series!

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Spotted in Wigmore Hall’s 2025/26 brochure 👀 The African Concert Series 🎶. Full line-up of concerts at the link in comments. 🔗👇 #africanclassicalmusic #theafricanconcertseries #africanartmusic @wigmore-hall.org.uk @leonenriquebosch.bsky.social

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

African Pianism belongs on major concert stages. In 2026, my work continues to focus on performance, curation, and canon expansion.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

🎹 African Pianism🌍 Piano music rooted in African classical & contemporary traditions. Coined by Nigerian composer Akin Euba, expanded by 20th‑century composers of the Schools of African Art Music into a rich, diverse piano repertoire. #AfricanPianism #GlobalClassical

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The title “Ojo Maa Ro” in Yoruba language translates to “Rain, shower on us”. The focus on natural elements and human dependence on them is characteristic of some of Ayo Bankole’s works, which often blend Western musical techniques with traditional Yoruba themes and folklore.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

☔️☔️ African Art Song: “Ojo Maa Ro” (Let it Rain!) by Ayo Bankole 🎤Omo Bello 🎹 Rebeca Omordia 🪘 Richard Olatunde Baker

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Did you know?! Nigerian composer Akin Euba wrote opera “Chaka: An Opera in Two Chants”, recorded and performed by the City of Birmingham Touring Opera.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Akin Euba (1935–2020) was a distinguished Nigerian composer, musicologist, and pianist known as the pioneer of “African Pianism” and “creative ethnomusicology”. His work uniquely blended traditional African musical elements, especially Yoruba rhythms, with Western classical music techniques.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📚Check out these books 👆and learn more about Samuel Akpabot and his musical legacy! #nigerianartmusic #samuelakpabot

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Samuel Akpabot - Akwa-Ibom (1932–2000) was a renowned Nigerian composer, ethnomusicologist, author, and sports journalist. He is known for blending African traditional music and Western classical styles in his compositions, most notably his orchestral works.

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