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Fela Sowande discusses his career and Nigerian music ; part 3

BROADCAST: Jul. 3, 1962 | DURATION: 00:17:35

Synopsis

Fela Sowande discusses his career, music, and compares African culture and music to Western culture and music. Includes two songs that are sung by tenor Max Worthley. Includes a clip of a Nigerian Youth song. Includes performance by a Nigerian skiffle band. Sowande was inspired by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.