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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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=...
🎶 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...
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=...
If you missed the first episode, you can listen again via the link below. www.mixcloud.com/theafricanco...
🎶 📻 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.
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 💫
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
🎶 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
Catch Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno’s performance at @wigmore_hall this March.
🗓️21 March, 11.30AM
🎶🎫 www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
🎶 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
'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 🎶
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.
🎶 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
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 🎶
📚Black Music in Britain with Kevin Le Gendre
🗓️ 21 March, 5pm at @wigmore-hall.org.uk #freeevent
🎶 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
Catch Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno performing the nyatiti on 21 March!
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
⛏️🪕African Instrument Making Series : the making of the #Kenyan nyatiti (part 2) by Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno.
#nyatiti #africaninstrumentmaking
