“Exhilarating brilliance and kaleidoscopic variety”
Michael Church, The Independent
Celebrating African Classical Music
The African Concert Series showcases the works of both historical and contemporary Black classical composers from Africa and the diaspora, preserving traditional African musical heritage.
Our History
Launched in 2019 in London by the award winning British-Nigerian pianist Rebeca Omordia, the world’s first ever African Concert Series highlights the continent’s diverse and rich musical traditions and provides a platform for African musicians to share their art with a global audience. The series was given recognition in 2022 by becoming resident at the iconic Wigmore Hall.
“Bringing African classical music to the Western audience was right from the start an endeavour meant to unravel the cultural diversity of the African continent, reflected in its music, and to create a platform for the African classical music to be performed”. Rebeca Omordia
“African Art Music makes a comeback” BBC World Service
Bridging traditional and contemporary sounds
The concerts often feature collaborations between African musicians and Western ensembles, fostering musical exchange and uniting different cultures.
Interactive Educational Concerts
Family and Schools Concerts represent cross-cultural education, inspiring a younger generation; a place where people of all ages can learn about and engage with African cultures and their musical expressions.
Patron, Professor Emeritus Julian Lloyd Webber
“I am delighted to become a Patron of the wonderful African Concert Series. It’s a great initiative, which deserves to go from strength to strength and I look forward to hearing more fantastic music and performances.”
Julian Lloyd Webber, December 2020
Read here Julian’s article in The Guardian about the African Concert Series.
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The African Concert Series gratefully acknowledges the support of Arts Council England, Wigmore Hall, The Africa Centre London, Colourful Radio and Fourchiefs Media Productions.
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