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.
Laurindo Almeida - Lament in Tremelo Form
Ulysses Kay - Invention No. 2
Nathaniel Dett - Honey
Joshua Uzoigwe - Nigerian Dance No. 1
Wallace M. Cheatham - Prelude No. 1 'Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho'
Wallace M. Cheatham - Prelude No. 2 'Poor Mourner's Got a Home'
Christian Onyeji - Oga
Amadeo Roldan y Gardes - Preludio Cubano
Florence B. Price - Silk Hat and Walking Cane
John W. Work III - At a Certain Church
J.H. Kwabena Nketia - Volta Fantasy
Akin Euba - Igbá Kerin - Àwon Abàmi Eye
Akin Euba - Igbá Kìnní - Akèrè gbè Baba Emu
Alain Pierre Pradel - Pomme Cannelle
Halim El-Dabh - Basseet
Halim El-Dabh - Nim Nawakht
Eleanor Alberga - If the Silver Bird Could Speak
