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Fela Sowande discusses his career and Nigerian music ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jul. 3, 1962 | DURATION: 00:23:10

Synopsis

Fela Sowande discusses his career, different types of Nigerian and African music, the Yoruba people, and religion. Includes clips of an African Yoruba pagan hymn "Oyigiyigi," a Christian version of that hymn, and an organ version of that hymn. Includes Sowande's song "Roll de Ol' Chariot." Quotes a poem by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 3, 1962

Physical Format
3 sound tape reels (ca. 90 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
23 minutes, 10 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera Music - Experimental Music Music - World Music Music - Religious Music Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Music - Blues & Gospel Poetry Literature

People

Music personnel Academics

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sowande, Fela, 1905---Interviews Musicologists--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Sowande, Fela, 1905-,-- interviewee Nigerian composers Nigerian music African culture Paganism Christianity Yoruba people Christian hymns Pagan hymns Ife Yoruba religion Oyigiyigi Roll de Ol' Chariot-Fela Sowande African American music Blues music Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958 Harmon, Major Herrick, Robert, 1591-1674 Poetry

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