2020_in_African_music

2020 in African music

2020 in African music

Overview of the events of 2020 in African music

See also: Timeline of musical events

The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2020 in African music.

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Events

Albums released in 2020

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Classical

  • Michael Blake
    • Mémoriale, for large symphony orchestra
    • Nattlige Toner/Night Music (film score, arranged for violin and harp)[95]

Musical films

Deaths

See also

References

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