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
🎶More details about this performance 👇
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
🎶 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.
Learn more about this programme here theafricanconcertseries.co.uk/the-african-...
🎶 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
⛏️🪘African Instrument-Making Series 🎶
Discover the West African Balafon Making with Koroleko Moussa.
#africaninstrumentmaking #balafon
⛏️🪘African Instrument-Making Series 🎶
Richard Olatunde Baker shows us how the Yoruba talking drum comes to life.
#africaninstrumentmaking #talkingdrum @richardolatunde.bsky.social
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.
It’s been a joy to curate The African Concert Series at Wigmore Hall - 2026 Season.
🎶 🗓️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/ser...
I’m honoured and excited!
#AfricanClassicalMusic
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...
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.
We are thrilled to welcome Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE as a Patron of the African Concert Series!
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
African Pianism belongs on major concert stages. In 2026, my work continues to focus on performance, curation, and canon expansion.
🎹 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
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.
☔️☔️ African Art Song: “Ojo Maa Ro” (Let it Rain!) by Ayo Bankole
🎤Omo Bello
🎹 Rebeca Omordia 🪘 Richard Olatunde Baker
