Ghanaian Composers
There are currently 8 Ghanaian Composers in this directory beginning with the letter J.
J.E. Nelson
Known for his choral compositions, Nelson’s work embodies a plethora of Ghanaian choral music styles. He is the immediate past National Music Director of Ghamecc.
Known for his choral compositions, Nelson’s work embodies a plethora of Ghanaian choral music styles. He is the immediate past National Music Director of Ghamecc.J.H. Kwabena Nketia
(1921–2019) Africa’s leading ethnomusicologist, Nketia, documented and studied African musical traditions, influencing both academic and performance spheres.
(1921–2019) Africa’s leading ethnomusicologist, Nketia, documented and studied African musical traditions, influencing both academic and performance spheres.J.Y. Sekyi Baidoo
Sekyi Baidoo is a respected composer of infectious melodies whose works are widely performed in Ghana and beyond, contributing to the Ghanaian choral tradition.
Sekyi Baidoo is a respected composer of infectious melodies whose works are widely performed in Ghana and beyond, contributing to the Ghanaian choral tradition.James A. Yankey
A Ghanaian composer noted for his contributions to choral music, Yankey’s works often incorporate traditional Ghanaian musical elements, enriching the country’s art music repertoire
A Ghanaian composer noted for his contributions to choral music, Yankey’s works often incorporate traditional Ghanaian musical elements, enriching the country’s art music repertoireJames Hackman Tachie-Menson
Captain Tachie – Menson was also a renowned musician, composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and producer of choral music. His original compositions, several of which were written while he was at sea, are established hymns in many churches in Ghana and have also been sung by choirs in the United Kingdom and the United States
Captain Tachie – Menson was also a renowned musician, composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and producer of choral music. His original compositions, several of which were written while he was at sea, are established hymns in many churches in Ghana and have also been sung by choirs in the United Kingdom and the United StatesJames Tsemafo-Arthur
A Ghanaian choral composer renowned for integrating traditional Fante rhythms and religious texts into modern choral music. His work, including pieces like “Ɔsabarimba,” highlights Ghanaian cultural heritage and enriches the country’s choral music tradition.
A Ghanaian choral composer renowned for integrating traditional Fante rhythms and religious texts into modern choral music. His work, including pieces like “Ɔsabarimba,” highlights Ghanaian cultural heritage and enriches the country’s choral music tradition.James Varrick Armaah
The director and chief executive officer of Harmonious Chorale and composer of “Oye,” Armaah has brought modern Ghanaian choral music to prominence in Ghana and beyond.
The director and chief executive officer of Harmonious Chorale and composer of “Oye,” Armaah has brought modern Ghanaian choral music to prominence in Ghana and beyond.