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J. H. Kwabena Nketia

J. H. Kwabena Nketia (1921–2019) was a Ghanaian composer, musicologist and ethnomusicologist.

Also recorded as Kwabena Nketia; Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia; Joseph H. Kwabena Nketia.

J. H. Kwabena Nketia in brief

Born
1921
Died
2019
Known for
composer, musicologist, ethnomusicologist and university teacher
Place of birth
Mampong
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Overview

Born at Mampong in 1921, died at Accra in 2019.

In detail

J. H. Kwabena Nketia studied at SOAS, University of London, Birkbeck, University of London and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Ghana, University of California, Los Angeles and University of Pittsburgh.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Claus Award, Distinguished Africanist Award and Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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    “J. H. Kwabena Nketia”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q965420: J. H. Kwabena Nketia

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