When we think of classical repertoire, we often think of works that come from western countries like Germany, Italy and France. But what about Western Africa? LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn sat down with Nigerian composer, arranger and classical guitarist, Taiwo Adegoke to talk about his contributions to the canon… and how he’s ensuring his country and classical guitar contributions are not left out of the narrative.
Sounds Classical: Taiwo Adegoke
Classical guitarist, composer and arranger Adegoke Taiwo Oluwagbemiga
Playlist
Traditional Ijaw: “Dance of the Ijaw Fishermen”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestra Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068 II.
“Air on the G string”
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
DG
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Taiwo Adegoke: “Lost in My Thoughts”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
Fela Sowande: “African Suite”
II. “Nostalgia”
London Sym Orch Strings/Paul Freeman
Sony
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Fela Sowande: “African Suite”
III. “Akinla”
London Sym Orch Strings/Paul Freeman
Sony
19075862152 (10)
Taiwo Adegoke: “Evening Market at Oshòdi”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
Taiwo Adegoke: “Sunrise in Africa”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
Traditional Yoruba: “Song for Twin Children”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
Traditional Nigerian: Nativity Song, “Betelehemu”
Turtle Creek Cho, Psychedelic Drum/Timothy Seelig
Reference
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Traditional Yoruba: “Thanks Be to You”
Joseph Ehrenpreis, g
Joseph Ehrenpreis
(Sunrise in Africa)
