The 1973 recording of David Fanshawe's "African Sanctus" on Silva Classics features the Kenyan-born composer and ethnomusicologist's ambitious fusion of Western choral traditions with African field recordings. This album brought Fanshawe's unique sonic world to a global audience.
- The album was recorded over several years, with Fanshawe undertaking extensive field trips across North and East Africa to gather authentic recordings.
- "African Sanctus" combines traditional Western liturgical music with the music and languages of various African cultures, including Sudanese, Ugandan, and Kenyan.
- The release was critically acclaimed for its innovative approach, bringing ethnomusicology into the classical music mainstream.
David Fanshawe was a British composer and ethnomusicologist, best known for his ambitious choral and orchestral works. "African Sanctus," released in 1973, was the culmination of years of travel and recording in Africa.
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