This wonderful anthology presents a fascinating survey of music by African composers, both those living in Africa and those now resident elsewhere in the world. The music, much of which is published here for the first time, includes a kaleidoscope of different styles, moods, genres, and colours. You will find works influenced by the blues, jazz, and ragtime and works built on exotic scales, African folk-tunes, and drumming rhythms. The volumes are graded, ranging from beginner (Vol. 1) to advanced (Vol. 5). They provide exciting material for pianists just beginning their studies and for those who are looking for new and exciting recital repertoire.
Isak Roux - Kwela No. 1
Ulysses Kay - Tender Thought
Hale Smith - My Scarf is Yellow
Nkeiru Okoye - Dusk
Robert Mawuena Kwami - Piano Piece No. 2, Call and Response
Halik El-Dabh - Soufiane
Hale Smith - Off-Beat Shorty
Florence B. Price - Ticklin' Toes
Valerie Capers - Sweet Mister Jelly Roll
Nkeiru Okoye - Dancing Barefoot in the Rain
Isak Roux - Lullaby
Valerie Capers - The Monk
Bangambula Vindu - Lullaby
J. H. Kwabena Nketia - Builsa Work Song
Christian Onyeji - Ufie III
'This is good news for everyone interested in piano music, and we should be indebted to William Nyaho for making it all readily available . . . You're bound to find something that catches your ear. A most welcome addition to the catalogue.' Pianist, Oct-Nov 07
