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Ivan Kiwuwa (b. 1983), Ugandan Pianist & Violinist
Posted by William J. Zick on October 23, 2007 in Arts & Entertainment, Discussion Lounge, Music, Uganda
Muti This
Ivan’s talent took root and blossomed in a most unlikely setting.
Author Archive for William J. Zick
William J. Zick is a 63-year-old retired Administrative Law Judge for the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) and a former Training Officer for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR). Zick began researching the lives and recordings of Black classical composers and musicians via the Internet, and in 2000 launched a website which later became www.AfriClassical.com. In July of 2007 he launched AfriClassical Blog as a companion to the website. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Blog: http://africlassical.blogspot.com/
Contact William J. via email here.
Glen Inanga, Nigerian Pianist in Micallef/Inanga Duo
Posted by William J. Zick on October 20, 2007 in Arts & Entertainment, Discussion Lounge, Malta, Music, Nigeria, United Kingdom
Jennifer Micallef and Glen Inanga are at “opposite ends of the spectrum personality”, but are exceptionally gifted.
Girma Yifrashewa, Ethiopian Composer Born Oct. 15, 1967
Posted by William J. Zick on October 15, 2007 in Arts & Entertainment, Discussion Lounge, Ethiopia, Music
Girma was 16 when he first saw a piano at Yared Music School in Addis Ababa.
Samuel Ekpe Akpabot, Nigerian Composer Born Oct. 3, 1932
Posted by William J. Zick on October 3, 2007 in Arts & Entertainment, Discussion Lounge, Music, Nigeria
Akpabot was one Nigerian classical composer whose compositions frequently juxtaposed African and European instruments.
Nigerian Pianist Sodi Braide Releases CD of Piano Works of Franck
Posted by William J. Zick on September 26, 2007 in Africa, Arts & Entertainment, Discussion Lounge, Feature, France, Music, Nigeria
Who would have thought a Nigerian pianist would be the one to record César Franck’s works for piano?
