The NSS invites audiences to experience African Suites, a vibrant celebration of African classical music featuring two remarkable works: African Suite by South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim and African Suite by Nigerian composer Olufela (Fela) Sowande, the father of modern Nigerian classical music.

Though sharing the same title, these works offer unique musical perspectives. Ibrahim blends jazz, African traditions, and lush orchestral writing into expressive, lyrical soundscapes, while Sowande combines West African folk melodies with classical forms to create colorful, rhythmic music for string orchestra.

This inspiring program reflects the NSS's commitment to presenting outstanding music by underrepresented composers while celebrating the richness and diversity of the global orchestral repertoire. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of beautiful melodies, compelling rhythms, and musical traditions that bridge cultures through the universal language of music.