Piano Music of Africa and the African Diaspora Volume 2: Intermediate

by William H. Chapman Nyaho (Editor)

Overview

for solo piano
From the influences of the Southern US and the Caribbean to the Igbo people of Africa, this second volume truly represents the music of Africa and its Diaspora. This intermediate-level volume features more Jazz and syncopated pieces that are both reflective and dance-like. Performance notes and composer biographies are also provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780193868236
Publisher:	Oxford University Press Music
Publication date:	04/26/2007
Series:	Piano Music of the African Diaspora
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	11.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

William H. Chapman Nyaho is an active international performer, scholar, teacher, and clinician. Raised in Ghana and now living in the United States, Chapman Nyaho studied at Achimota School, Ghana, then at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève, Oxford University, the Eastman School of Music, and the University of Texas, Austin. Chapman Nyaho has performed in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. He gives regular masterclasses, presentations, lecture-recitals, and workshops.

Table of Contents

Lament in Tremelo Form, Laurindo AlmeidaInvention No. 2, Ulysses KayHoney, Nathaniel DettNigerian Dance No. 1, Joshua UzoigwePrelude No. 1 'Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho', Wallace M. CheathamPrelude No. 2 'Poor Mourner's Got a Home', Wallace M. CheathamOga, Christian OnyejiPreludio Cubano, Amadeo Roldan y GardesSilk Hat and Walking Cane, Florence B. PriceAt a Certain Church, John W. Work IIIVolta Fantasy, J.H. Kwabena NketiaIgbá Kerin - Àwon Abàmi Eye, Akin EubaIgbá Kìnní - Akèrè gbè Baba Emu, Akin EubaPomme Cannelle, Alain Pierre PradelBasseet, Halim El-DabhNim Nawakht, Halim El-DabhIf the Silver Bird Could Speak, Eleanor Alberga