The life of Felix Mendelssohn
As a fan of classical music, Tunde Folawiyo is doubtless familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Of all the musical prodigies of the 19th century, Mendelssohn was the only […]
Musical Traditions in Western Africa
The history and culture of music in West Africa is vast and varied, and within Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation, the varied ethnic groups each have a musical culture […]
Andrea Bocelli: The brilliance of soul
Andrea Bocelli is an Italian opera singer, renowned the world over, and no more so than to international entrepreneur, Tunde Folawiyo. Bocelli showed a gift for music even as a […]
A brief look at Handel’s music career
George Handel was a Baroque composer; virtually all fans of classical music, including Tunde Folawiyo, will have encountered this man’s music at one point or another. Handel was famed for […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Music of Johannes Brahms
The world of music is rich with classical influences, with famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin among the most recognised. A wide array of musical genres have found […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Classical Genius: The Life of Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach remains one of the most recognisable names in classical music. He composed many magnificent pieces throughout his lifetime, becoming well known throughout the world. As the classical […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Life and Legacy of Frédéric Chopin
Throughout the history of Western music, there have lived a number of exceptional talents whose accomplishments forever forged an impact on the state of music today. Classical composers such as […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Life and Legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven
With the world of music ever changing, it’s become recognisable that classical musicians of the past have forged a tremendous impact on the music of today. Famed throughout the world […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Mozart – the king of classical music
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is possibly one of the most famous composers of the Classical era; most music fans, including Tunde Folawiyo, are familiar with his music. Born in 1756 in […]
A look at the life of the Baroque composer, Johann Bach | Tunde Folawiyo
Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era. Born in 1685 in Germany, he was famed not only for his moving, and highly complex […]