Tunde Jegede
Tunde Jegede is a musician, composer and producer from London. He grew up studying the cello and classical music in Europe, and the kora in The Gambia. He released his first album, “Lamentation” in 1995. It brought together a range of African instruments with the London Sinfonietta, combining western classical with African rhythms and melodies. The BBC called it “a masterpiece”. In 2006, I started filming with Tunde in Europe and Africa and produced the film “Tunde” which won several awards in film festivals. Since then Tunde has produced numerous recordings with world renowned musicians from West Africa, Europe and the US. Currently we are collaborating on a feature documentary, “The River Niger Project” which explores how African music has influenced western music.
Cycle of Reckoning (2018)
Tunde at the Butley Priory in Suffolk, UK
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Cycle of Reckoning (2006)
Tunde Jegede rehearsing “Lamentation” in London, 2006. Excerpted from the film “Tunde”.
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Alla La Ke
Tunde Jegede in Essex, MA on his way back to London after doing a TED talk in California.
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Masane Cissé
Tunde and Derek Gripper in London a year after recording their album "Mali in Oak" at Shakespeare's Globe.
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Tune for Tunde
Tunde and cellist Mike Block recording in London for Mike's album "Guzo".
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Song of the Eternal
Tunde playing solo cello from his album, "Lamentation"
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The Return
Tunde playing his composition "The Return" in Essex, MA
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Tunde Feature (recut 2021)
Documentary about Tunde Jegede following him from London to Paris and Mali. Originally released in 2006, this is a recut from 2021 with added footage of the late Kassé Mady Diabaté.
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