William is a Ghanaian-American performer and teacher who has studied music in Ghana, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom.
He's passionate about advocating for music written by composers of African descent, and he's shared five special pieces with us this week.
You'll hear music based on a Jamaican folk song, music that tells a story about the Mississippi River and music inspired by a royal Ghanaian dance.
Tune in Monday through Friday at 7:40 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. or listen any time below.
Kids Commute - WILLIAM CHAPMAN NYAHO WEEK! Monday: Jamaican Folk Song #2 (Oswald Russell)
William Chapman Nyaho, piano
Kids Commute - WILLIAM CHAPMAN NYAHO WEEK! Tuesday: Barcarolle from "In the Bottoms" by R. Nathaniel Dett
William Chapman Nyaho, piano
Kids Commute - WILLIAM CHAPMAN NYAHO WEEK! Wednesday: Udje and Agbadza (from "24 Studies in African Rhythms" by Fred Onovwerosuoke)
William Chapman Nyaho, piano
Kids Commute - WILLIAM CHAPMAN NYAHO WEEK! Thursday: Concert Scherzo (Thomas H. Kerr)
William Chapman Nyaho and Susanna Garcia, piano
Kids Commute - William Chapman Nyaho Week! Friday: Silk Hat and Walking Cane (Florence Price)
From "Dances in the Canebreaks"/William Chapman Nyaho, piano
