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 Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: David Fanshawe R.I.P. |
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This sad news just in from ARC Records. David Fanshawe's recordings from Polynesia and elsewhere were also released by Saydisc and other labels.
We were saddened to learn of the death of David Fanshawe, who passed away on 5th July 2010 following a stroke, aged 68.
David was a composer and explorer, ethnic sound recordist, educator, photographer and much much more besides. During his truly amazing life David travelled the world recording and documenting the lives and music of the indigenous peoples of many countries and cultures. His legacy is cemented in the Fanshawe Collections, some 3000 tapes and 60,000 images taken by David on his travels in Arabia, Africa, South East Asia and the Pacific between 1967 and 1994.
We at ARC Music have enjoyed a long relationship with David dating back to the early 90's, which has seen us release several recordings from this incredible collection.
On a personal note, we are each deeply moved by this news. Many of us have had the privilege of meeting David at various times over the years, and will miss his sense of humour, enthusiasm and infectious spirit.
It was an honour being able to work with David, and we thank him for his friendship, his tireless effort to preserve the ethnic music of world cultures, and his lasting contribution to the world of music. Our thoughts are with David's family: wife Jane, son Alexander, and daughters Rebecca and Rachel.
A memorial website has been set up at www.davidfanshawe.com to honour this remarkable man and his extraordinary life and career. A memorial service will be held later this year.
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