Who is Fela Kuti?
Fela Kuti was born in 1938 and went on to become one of Nigeria’s most beloved and respected multi-instrument musicians. Unlike many contemporary musicians, Fela Kuti was a composer at […]
Afrobeat: The History of New Music
Afrobeat music has been a predominant and influential genre of music in Africa, and around the world, since the 1970s. Its legacy is profound and has continued to be championed […]
The career of Gustav Mahler
Anyone who enjoys listening to classical music, like Tunde Folawiyo, will be aware of Gustav Mahler, a Post-Romantic composer famed as much for his operatic and orchestral conductor skills as […]
A brief guide to James Brown’s early career
All soul fans, including Tunde Folawiyo, will be familiar with the music of James Brown. Often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Soul’, he was one of the world’s most […]
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 […]
A Musical Legend and Icon of Peace
Born on a farm in Nile Mile, Jamaica, Marley began his musical career in primary school. He was close childhood friends with Bunny Wailer, who alongside Marley is now considered […]
The musical career of William ‘Smokey’ Robinson
Recently, Maestro Media featured Tunde Folawiyo in the news section of their site. This man is a lover of many types of music, but is particularly fond of R&B and […]
Music of Africa: Mahmoud Ahmed
Mahmoud Ahmed garnered outstanding popularity and praise throughout Africa during the high point of his musical career during the 1970s. He rose to great international fame throughout Europe and other […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Salif Keita: Golden Voice of Africa
Afro-Pop musician Salif Keita is renowned throughout Africa for his contributions to the art of music throughout the continent. With great songwriting talent and a royal heritage adding to his […]
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 […]