Composers
Bangambula Vindu
1953 -About
Congolese composer André Bangambula Vindu studied at the Conservatoire de Musique et d'Art Dramatique and the Institut National des Arts of the Université Nationale du Zaïre (INAUNZ) in Kinshasa. He received degrees from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China studying composition with Wang Qjang and Zhao Xiao-sheng. Vindu has lectured on music theory and saxophone at the INAUNZ and also served as head of the music department, assistant professor and leader of the experimental ensemble Maisha at the Centre d'Études et de Diffusion des Arts in Kinshasa. Vindu's recent positions have included teaching music in Hong Kong and Shanghai. He has also participated in international festivals and symposia throughout Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
His compositions include vocal, chamber, and orchestral works. He has also made arrangements of traditional Congolese Folksongs. His piano works include Rêverie; several fugues, and a suite.
Related Information
Piano music of Africa and the Diaspora vol 2Works by Bangambula Vindu
| Title | Work | Instrumentation | Level | Number of Movements | Accompanied | Size | Duration Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lullaby | Piano | Intermediate | 1 | No | Solo |