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Chief Fela Sowande | |
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| Born | 29 May 1905 Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Died | 13 March 1987 (aged 81) Ravenna, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and composer |
Chief Olufela Obafunmilayo "Fela" Sowande MBE (29 May 1905 – 13 March 1987) was a Nigerian musician and composer. Considered the father of modern Nigerian art music, Sowande is perhaps the most internationally known African composer of works in the European "classical" idiom.[1]
- ^ De Lerma, Dominique-Rene. "African Heritage Symphonic Series". Liner note essay. Cedille Records CDR055.